Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,430 -34.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.48
10th percentile $29,410
90th percentile $58,430
Employed locally 470
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,410
    25th
    $35,680
    50th (median)
    $38,430
    75th
    $46,860
    90th
    $58,430

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $33,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,670
    Highway Maintenance Workers $34,920
    Carpenters $43,900
    Electricians $48,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Southeast Alabama is $18.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Southeast Alabama is 34.5% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,410 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,680.