Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $47,040 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.62
10th percentile $35,490
90th percentile $63,100
Employed locally 190
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,490
    25th
    $41,830
    50th (median)
    $47,040
    75th
    $54,900
    90th
    $63,100

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 41% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $82,740
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $79,780
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $79,660
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $79,500

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,490
    Carpenters $46,070
    Electricians $49,180
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,190
    Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $36,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Slidell, LA is $22.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Slidell, LA is 19.9% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,490 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,830.