Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in North Carolina

Median Salary

$49,310

per year

Hourly Rate

$23.71

per hour

Employment

16,580

in North Carolina

vs. National Avg

-17.6%

National: $59,850

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,850, North Carolina pays 17.6% LESS for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$52,235

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

94.4

6% below national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

10th

$39,050

25th

$45,700

Median

$49,310

75th

$57,870

90th

$64,450

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