Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #49 of 51 · MS
24.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $50,010 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $47,410
Employment 4,170
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,180P25 $39,530 Median $47,410P75 $57,200P90 $67,030
About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in Mississippi earn between $36,180 and $67,030. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Mississippi is $50,010, about 24.6% below the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $48,700 | $50,050 | 510 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $48,360 | $51,230 | 800 |
| Jackson, MS | $47,340 | $48,170 | 870 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $47,030 | $49,590 | 180 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $46,220 | $54,490 | 380 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $45,680 | $48,170 | 540 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $43,200 | $45,740 | 340 |
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