Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $46,040 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $37,720
90th percentile $60,150
Employed locally 670
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,720
    25th
    $40,350
    50th (median)
    $46,040
    75th
    $51,880
    90th
    $60,150

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 37% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,380
    Electricians $48,860
    Carpenters $46,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,260
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $44,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Pensacola, FL is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Pensacola, FL is 21.6% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,720 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,350.