Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $45,920 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $35,280
90th percentile $58,590
Employed locally 490
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,280
    25th
    $40,100
    50th (median)
    $45,920
    75th
    $52,000
    90th
    $58,590

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Urban Honolulu, HI $109,740
    Hawaii $105,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Springfield, IL $99,950

    Nearby metros — Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flint, MI $62,610
    Flagstaff, AZ $59,840
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,080
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $49,380
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $49,030
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $48,920

    Related occupations in Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,030
    Electricians $48,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,010
    Carpenters $47,190
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $44,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Panama City?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Panama City, FL is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.74 or more per hour.

    Is Panama City above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Panama City, FL is 21.8% below the national median of $58,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Panama City?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,280 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,100.