How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Florida?
$49,400a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Florida. That is $23.75 an hour or $4,117 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.75
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,820Median: $49,400Highest 10%: $64,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,820 | $18.66 | |
| 25th | $46,330 | $22.27 | |
| Median | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| 75th | $58,360 | $28.06 | |
| 90th | $64,020 | $30.78 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Miami, FL | $51,800 |
| Naples, FL | $51,040 |
| Orlando, FL | $51,020 |
| Tampa, FL | $50,300 |
| Sebastian, FL | $49,710 |
| North Port, FL | $49,460 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $49,330 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $49,140 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $48,920 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $48,860 |
| Crestview, FL | $48,640 |
| Panama City, FL | $48,620 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $48,600 |
| Gainesville, FL | $48,190 |
| Lakeland, FL | $47,900 |
| Pensacola, FL | $47,860 |
| Deltona, FL | $46,950 |
| Sebring, FL | $46,760 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $46,530 |
| Ocala, FL | $46,500 |
| Wildwood, FL | $46,060 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $45,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 41. Kansas | $51,620 |
| 42. West Virginia | $51,300 |
| 43. Texas | $50,460 |
| 44. Florida | $49,400 |
| 45. North Carolina | $49,310 |
| 46. South Carolina | $48,940 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $47,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $23.75 ($49,400 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $49,400 against $59,850 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Florida rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Florida ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, with a median of $51,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.