Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,270 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.09
10th percentile $43,470
90th percentile $91,490
Employed locally 820
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,470
    25th
    $47,130
    50th (median)
    $54,270
    75th
    $74,280
    90th
    $91,490

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,170
    Carpenters $58,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,130
    Electricians $61,400
    Highway Maintenance Workers $44,720
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Southern Ohio is $26.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Southern Ohio is 7.6% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,470 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,130.