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How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Ocala?

$46,500a year

Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in the Ocala, FL metro area. That is $22.36 an hour or $3,875 a month.

Hourly
$22.36
Vs. national median
-22%
Rank among cities
363 of 392
Jobs in the area
460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,520Median: $46,500Highest 10%: $59,680
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,520$17.56
25th$38,470$18.50
Median$46,500$22.36
75th$50,600$24.33
90th$59,680$28.69

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.

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
Wildwood, FL$46,060
Homosassa Springs, FL$45,650
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Related jobs in Ocala

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$71,070
Construction and Building Inspector$50,210
Plumber$49,910
Electrician$47,700
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$47,010
Carpenter$46,600
Painter$45,540
Pipelayer$45,250
Roofer$45,130
Tile and Stone Setter$45,110
Salaries for every job in Ocala, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Ocala?

The median hourly pay in the Ocala, FL metro area is $22.36 ($46,500 a year).

Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Ocala than the national average?

No: $46,500 against $59,850 nationally, 22% less.

How does Ocala compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $49,400, so Ocala pays 6% less.

Where does Ocala rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?

363 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make starting out in Ocala?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,680 or more.

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.