Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $43,720 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.02
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $52,790
Employed locally 150
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $40,770
    50th (median)
    $43,720
    75th
    $49,740
    90th
    $52,790

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 31% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$34,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$58,870
    Electricians$46,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,720
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$41,810
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$38,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Wichita Falls, TX is $21.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 25.5% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,770.