Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $42,940 -26.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.64
10th percentile $34,640
90th percentile $57,570
Employed locally 370
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,640
    25th
    $37,340
    50th (median)
    $42,940
    75th
    $49,030
    90th
    $57,570

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,560
    Construction Laborers $37,480
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $46,140
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $47,840
    Highway Maintenance Workers $36,930
    Electricians $56,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Southwest Oklahoma is $20.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.97 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma is 26.9% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,640 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,340.