Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Visalia, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Visalia, CA

Median annual salary $59,730 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.71
10th percentile $48,530
90th percentile $115,830
Employed locally 260
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,530
    25th
    $50,520
    50th (median)
    $59,730
    75th
    $85,010
    90th
    $115,830

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 86% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 14% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $98,830
    Decatur, IL $96,700
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $93,220

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,620
    Carpenters $58,190
    Electricians $71,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,690
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $46,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Visalia, CA is $28.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Visalia, CA is 1.7% above 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,530 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,520.