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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #49 of 51 · MS
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Mississippi?
The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Mississippi is $47,410 per year (mean $50,010), and about 80% earn between $36,180 and $67,030.
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make per hour in Mississippi?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $50,010 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Mississippi a high-paying state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
Mississippi ranks #49 of 51 states for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators pay. Its mean salary of $50,010 is about 24.6% below the U.S. average of $66,290.
Which metro areas in Mississippi pay operating engineers and other construction equipment operators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Mississippi for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are Gulfport-Biloxi, MS ($48,700), Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area ($48,360), Jackson, MS ($47,340), by median annual wage.
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