SOC 47-2073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — Hagerstown
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV · 3 metro areas compared
In Hagerstown, MD the median wage is $50,800.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Hagerstown, MD the median wage is $50,800. That is 15.1% lower than the national median of $59,850. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,550 and $61,430. The lowest tenth earn under $40,010, while the highest tenth earn more than $66,850.
Employment stands at 380, or 3.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Lexington Park leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $60,930. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 199th of 340 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,010 | −33.1% |
| 25th | $45,550 | −23.9% |
| Median (50th) | $50,800 | −15.1% |
| 75th | $61,430 | +2.6% |
| 90th | $66,850 | +11.7% |
| Mean | $54,150 | −9.5% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington Park | $60,930 | 230 | |
| 2 | Baltimore | $60,740 | 3,350 | |
| 3 | Salisbury | $55,480 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hagerstown run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $50,800 buys what $48,381 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,381US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,800 a year, 15.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,010 to $66,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 380 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lexington Park, at $60,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Hagerstown, MD?
The median annual wage is $50,800, or $24.43 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 Hagerstown, MD is 15.1% 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 Hagerstown, MD earns more than $66,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,010 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 Lexington Park, at $60,930 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 380 jobs in this occupation in Hagerstown, MD. 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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