Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Upper East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,980 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.11
10th percentile $34,600
90th percentile $65,410
Employed locally 670
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,600
    25th
    $38,440
    50th (median)
    $45,980
    75th
    $59,360
    90th
    $65,410

    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 Upper East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$59,100
    Highway Maintenance Workers$36,220
    Electricians$48,760
    Carpenters$41,800
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Upper East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Upper East Mississippi is $22.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.23 or more per hour.

    Is Upper East Mississippi above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Upper East Mississippi is 21.7% 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 Upper East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,600 per year in Upper East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,440.