Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary
in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
- Middle 50%
- $46,870–$59,090
- vs U.S. median
- -18%
- Metro rank
- #311 of 433
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro earn a median of $49,330 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,160 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% below the U.S. median of $59,850 and in line with the FL statewide median of $49,400. It ranks #311 of 433 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,160 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
BLS · metro vs U.S.
Were you outpaid?
Your salary is ranked in your browser and never uploaded.
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in other FL metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $51,800 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $51,040 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $51,020 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $50,300 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $49,460 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $49,140 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $48,920 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $48,860 |
Turn your result into a raise plan.
Run the free check first for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators. If you want to act on it, the Dossier turns your result into a target number (the 75th percentile for your job and metro), the employers that report paying more (where filing data exists), a raise or counter-offer script filled in with your numbers, and a one-page summary for your manager.
- ✓ Built from BLS and DOL data
- ✓ PDF generated in your browser
- ✓ 7-day money-back guarantee
RELATED JOBS IN CAPE CORAL
Questions
What is the average Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Cape Coral?
The BLS median is $49,330 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,160 jobs pay between $46,870 and $59,090. The 10th percentile is $39,520 and the 90th is $63,300.
Is Cape Coral a high-paying metro for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators?
That is 18% below the U.S. median of $59,850 and in line with the FL statewide median of $49,400. It ranks #311 of 433 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make an hour in Cape Coral?
About $23.72 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $49,330 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.53–$28.41 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.