Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Pinehurst, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $49,610 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.85
10th percentile $41,090
90th percentile $78,680
Employed locally 100
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,090
    25th
    $46,550
    50th (median)
    $49,610
    75th
    $60,640
    90th
    $78,680

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 40% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $79,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,800
    Anchorage, AK $73,940
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,500
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $73,470

    Related occupations in Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $41,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,660
    Electricians $51,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,830
    Carpenters $46,620
    Helpers--Electricians $41,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Pinehurst, NC is $23.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Pinehurst, NC is 15.5% 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 Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,090 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,550.