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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Georgia

Also called: Operating Engineers

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Georgia earn a median of $47,880 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$47,880
vs. U.S. median
−20% ($59,850)
Rank among states
48 of 51
Jobs in the state
15,700

Pay range in Georgia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,810; the top 10% earn over $62,840. Nationally the range is $42,190 to $101,090.

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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Georgia

How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Georgia?

The median is $47,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,810 and the top 10% earn over $62,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Georgia a good state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?

On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−20% vs. the national median of $59,850). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses