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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Oklahoma
Ranked #48 of 51 · OK
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in Oklahoma earn between $37,440 and $64,380. 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 Oklahoma is $50,110, about 24.4% below the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Oklahoma
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enid, OK | $49,050 | $49,140 | 110 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $48,920 | $49,340 | 770 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $48,690 | $51,460 | 2,250 |
| Tulsa, OK | $48,420 | $50,900 | 1,530 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $47,040 | $50,380 | 500 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $46,540 | $47,580 | 430 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $46,310 | $48,370 | 980 |
| Lawton, OK | $46,030 | $48,600 | 210 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Oklahoma?
The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Oklahoma is $47,970 per year (mean $50,110), and about 80% earn between $37,440 and $64,380.
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make per hour in Oklahoma?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $50,110 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Oklahoma a high-paying state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
Oklahoma ranks #48 of 51 states for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators pay. Its mean salary of $50,110 is about 24.4% below the U.S. average of $66,290.
Which metro areas in Oklahoma pay operating engineers and other construction equipment operators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are Enid, OK ($49,050), Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area ($48,920), Oklahoma City, OK ($48,690), by median annual wage.
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