Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Warner Robins, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Warner Robins, GA

Median annual salary $46,950 -20% vs national
Median hourly $22.57
10th percentile $35,530
90th percentile $61,280
Employed locally 220
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,530
    25th
    $39,330
    50th (median)
    $46,950
    75th
    $56,020
    90th
    $61,280

    Warner Robins economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,702 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 40% 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
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $79,660
    Sheboygan, WI $65,800
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $65,030
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $64,380
    Michigan $62,550
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $59,500

    Related occupations in Warner Robins, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sheet Metal Workers $67,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,330
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $62,300
    Construction Laborers $38,740
    Electricians $59,950
    Carpenters $48,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Warner Robins, GA is $22.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Warner Robins, GA is 20% 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 Warner Robins?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,530 per year in Warner Robins, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,330.