Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $56,610 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.22
10th percentile $36,950
90th percentile $81,010
Employed locally 740
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,950
    25th
    $46,580
    50th (median)
    $56,610
    75th
    $73,700
    90th
    $81,010

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,170
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,280
    Carpenters $47,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,770
    Electricians $60,370
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators $58,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Southeast Missouri is $27.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.18 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri 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 Missouri is 3.6% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,950 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,580.