Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $47,690 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $38,400
90th percentile $59,900
Employed locally 730
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,400
    25th
    $42,430
    50th (median)
    $47,690
    75th
    $56,520
    90th
    $59,900

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 24% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    Wisconsin $72,650
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $71,450
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $68,560
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $63,580
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $62,260

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,410
    Electricians $63,010
    Carpenters $48,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,700
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $49,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Spartanburg, SC is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Spartanburg, SC is 18.8% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,400 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,430.