Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $50,870 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.46
10th percentile $37,420
90th percentile $79,620
Employed locally 340
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,420
    25th
    $45,880
    50th (median)
    $50,870
    75th
    $72,420
    90th
    $79,620

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,010
    Highway Maintenance Workers $42,850
    Carpenters $46,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,260
    Electricians $51,230
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Southwest Missouri is $24.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.70 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Missouri is 13.4% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,420 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,880.