Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #45 of 51 · NC
21.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,310 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $49,310
Employment 16,580
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,050P25 $45,700 Median $49,310P75 $57,870P90 $64,450
About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in North Carolina earn between $39,050 and $64,450. 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 North Carolina is $52,310, about 21.1% below the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NC | $51,570 | $51,740 | 200 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $51,110 | $54,460 | 3,080 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $50,870 | $55,090 | 4,440 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $50,820 | $55,020 | 480 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $50,210 | $50,690 | 90 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $49,310 | $51,270 | 1,080 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $48,640 | $49,750 | 170 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $48,390 | $52,230 | 440 |
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