OK · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 47-2073

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual Salary $47,190 -20% below national average (national: $58,710)
$48,680Mean Annual
$23Median Hourly
6,690Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$47,190
$35,980
10th pct.
$63,040
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$35,980$17.30
25th percentile$39,510$19.00
50th percentile (median)$47,190$22.69
75th percentile$54,730$26.31
90th percentile (top earners)$63,040$30.31
Mean (average)$48,680$23.40

How Oklahoma Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Oklahoma
Oklahoma (current) $47,190
Hawaii $105,440 +123%
Illinois $96,980 +106%
California $89,120 +89%
New Jersey $84,170 +78%
New York $80,260 +70%
Washington $79,190 +68%
Minnesota $78,580 +67%
Connecticut $76,690 +63%

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Related Occupations in Oklahoma

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $47,250 1,910
Firefighters $47,270 4,110
Medical Equipment Repairers $47,310 650
Audio and Video Technicians $47,320 590
Brickmasons and Blockmasons $47,330 550
Roofers $47,020 940

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Oklahoma?

The mean operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Oklahoma is $48,680 per year. The median (middle) salary is $47,190 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Oklahoma?

Entry-level operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss (10th percentile) in Oklahoma typically earn around $35,980 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $39,510 per year.

What is the highest Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Oklahoma?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Oklahoma make approximately $63,040 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $54,730 per year.

How does the Oklahoma Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary compare to the national average?

The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Oklahoma is $47,190, which is -20% below national average of $58,710.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes