How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Louisiana?
$51,700a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Louisiana. That is $24.86 an hour or $4,308 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.86
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $51,700Highest 10%: $75,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $46,440 | $22.33 | |
| Median | $51,700 | $24.86 | |
| 75th | $62,230 | $29.92 | |
| 90th | $75,180 | $36.14 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $58,240 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $58,210 |
| Shreveport, LA | $51,000 |
| Slidell, LA | $50,580 |
| Hammond, LA | $49,870 |
| Lafayette, LA | $49,800 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $49,270 |
| Houma, LA | $48,990 |
| Monroe, LA | $46,000 |
| Alexandria, LA | $44,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 37. Maine | $56,140 |
| 38. New Mexico | $52,000 |
| 39. Tennessee | $52,000 |
| 40. Louisiana | $51,700 |
| 41. Kansas | $51,620 |
| 42. West Virginia | $51,300 |
| 43. Texas | $50,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $24.86 ($51,700 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $51,700 against $59,850 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Louisiana ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $58,240 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.