SOC 47-2073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — Gulfport
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Gulfport, MS is $48,700 per year, 18.6% below the national median of $59,850.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Gulfport, MS is $48,700 per year, 18.6% below the national median of $59,850. Half of workers earn between $39,620 and $57,200. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,960 and the ninetieth at $71,220.
Employment stands at 510, or 3.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $47,340. Of the 388 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 202nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,960 | −39.9% |
| 25th | $39,620 | −33.8% |
| Median (50th) | $48,700 | −18.6% |
| 75th | $57,200 | −4.4% |
| 90th | $71,220 | +19.0% |
| Mean | $50,050 | −16.4% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $47,340 | 870 | |
| 2 | Hattiesburg | $47,030 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gulfport run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $48,700 goes as far as $55,977 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,977US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,700 a year, 18.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,960 to $71,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 510 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $47,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Gulfport, MS?
The median annual wage is $48,700, or $23.42 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,850, so pay in Gulfport, MS is 18.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Gulfport, MS earns more than $71,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,960 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jackson, at $47,340 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 510 jobs in this occupation in Gulfport, MS. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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