Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Louisiana

$25,465 $82,643
10th pct Median: $48,048 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$25,465
25th Percentile$34,595
50th (Median)$48,048
75th Percentile$66,306
90th (Top Earners)$82,643
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Louisiana median salary of $48,048 for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators has the purchasing power of approximately $51,665 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Louisiana's lower cost of living (COL index: 93) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make in Louisiana?
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Louisiana earn a median annual salary of $48,048 per year ($23.10/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $54,600.
Is Louisiana a good state for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators?
Louisiana pays slightly below the national average for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators. Cost of living in Louisiana is lower average (COL index: 93).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Louisiana?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 93 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $48,048 salary in Louisiana has the purchasing power of approximately $51,665 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Louisiana increase real purchasing power.
How does Louisiana compare to neighboring states for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Louisiana

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $292,336
2 Radiologists $272,730
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $269,474
4 Neurologists $260,128
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,254
6 Psychiatrists $219,822
7 Physicians, Pathologists $214,650
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $214,139
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Louisiana

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the construction trades sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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