Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $49,210 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.66
10th percentile $38,990
90th percentile $67,980
Employed locally 1,470
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,990
    25th
    $41,040
    50th (median)
    $49,210
    75th
    $56,910
    90th
    $67,980

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 27% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $71,690
    Kokomo, IN $65,460
    Oklahoma City, OK $47,720
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $47,550
    Oklahoma $47,190
    Enid, OK $47,020

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,270
    Electricians $60,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,610
    Carpenters $48,100
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Tulsa, OK is $23.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Tulsa, OK is 16.2% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,990 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,040.