Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $43,730 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.03
10th percentile $35,120
90th percentile $58,880
Employed locally 420
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,120
    25th
    $37,300
    50th (median)
    $43,730
    75th
    $48,080
    90th
    $58,880

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 31% 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
    Flint, MI $62,610
    Flagstaff, AZ $59,840
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,080
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $49,380
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $49,030
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $48,920

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,940
    Electricians$47,820
    Carpenters$45,760
    Roofers$43,680
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Tallahassee, FL is $21.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Tallahassee, FL is 25.5% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,120 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,300.