Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Alabama
$50,680avg. a year
$24.36 an hour · 9,640 employed
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Alabama earn an average of $50,680 a year. That is $15,610 (24%) less than the U.S. average of $66,290. The best-paying metro area is Birmingham, AL at $56,100.
$47,520Median pay
$24.36Average hourly
+23%Avg. pay since 2020
#47Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Alabama metro areas
Average pay for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
12,070 jobs
Birmingham, AL
$56,100
$26.97 an hour
2290 jobs
Decatur, AL
$53,790
$25.86 an hour
31,100 jobs
Huntsville, AL
$52,300
$25.14 an hour
4350 jobs
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
$51,630
$24.82 an hour
5990 jobs
Mobile, AL
$50,510
$24.28 an hour
6650 jobs
Tuscaloosa, AL
$49,850
$23.97 an hour
7260 jobs
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
$49,350
$23.73 an hour
8200 jobs
Dothan, AL
$48,950
$23.53 an hour
9240 jobs
Anniston-Oxford, AL
$48,730
$23.43 an hour
10360 jobs
Auburn-Opelika, AL
$47,760
$22.96 an hour
11580 jobs
Montgomery, AL
$46,350
$22.28 an hour
12490 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$45,710
$21.98 an hour
13100 jobs
Gadsden, AL
$40,570
$19.51 an hour
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Alabama, charted
Pay over time
Alabama, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Alabama operating engineers and other construction equipment operators work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Alabama vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,290 | $31.87 |
| Alabama | $50,680 | $24.36 |
| Tennessee | $55,050 | $26.47 |
| Florida | $52,590 | $25.28 |
| Mississippi | $50,010 | $24.04 |
| Georgia | $49,660 | $23.88 |
Related jobs in Alabama
- Construction Laborers$37,910
- Electricians$57,510
- Carpenters$49,490
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,750
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$45,600
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$44,720
Average pay, Alabama, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Alabama?
The average is $50,680 a year, and the median is $47,520. That is $15,610 (24%) less than the U.S. average of $66,290.
What is the hourly wage in Alabama?
$24.36 an hour on average; the median is $22.84.
Where in Alabama do they earn the most?
Birmingham, AL ($56,100), followed by Decatur, AL ($53,790). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Gadsden, AL ($40,570).
How does Alabama rank?
Alabama ranks #47 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 47-2073. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national operating engineers and other construction equipment operators page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.