Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $47,050 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.62
10th percentile $36,750
90th percentile $68,850
Employed locally 310
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,750
    25th
    $42,690
    50th (median)
    $47,050
    75th
    $56,510
    90th
    $68,850

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 35% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $54,320
    Midland, TX $53,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $50,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,510
    Amarillo, TX $50,310
    Odessa, TX $50,150

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,470
    Electricians $49,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,580
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $53,030
    Carpenters $46,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Tyler, TX is $22.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Tyler, TX is 19.9% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,750 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,690.