Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $40,090 -31.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.28
10th percentile $30,150
90th percentile $56,150
Employed locally 400
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,150
    25th
    $33,610
    50th (median)
    $40,090
    75th
    $47,510
    90th
    $56,150

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $33,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,430
    Electricians $59,340
    Highway Maintenance Workers $34,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,530
    Carpenters $48,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Southwest Alabama is $19.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.25 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Alabama is 31.7% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,150 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,610.