Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Louisiana

Median Salary

$51,700

per year

Hourly Rate

$24.86

per hour

Employment

7,860

in Louisiana

vs. National Avg

-13.6%

National: $59,850

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,850, Louisiana pays 13.6% LESS for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$57,381

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

90.1

10% below national avg

Rent/Income

24%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

10th

$37,440

25th

$46,440

Median

$51,700

75th

$62,230

90th

$75,180

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).