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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$49,430

Mean: $52,100

~$38,555 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$23.77

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$2,508
State Income Tax-$1,894
Social Security-$3,065
Medicare-$717
Effective Tax Rate16.6%

Monthly Take-Home

$3,437

Annual Take-Home

$41,247

Monthly Budget in Atlanta

Housing / Rent$1,35039%
Food & Groceries$40012%
Transportation$35010%
Utilities$1805%
Healthcare$2507%
Remaining / Savings$90726%
Financial Stress Level
ModerateBalanced budget
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$49,430(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$46,240

Median

$49,430

75th %

$59,220

Median is in the 25th percentile of the typical range

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About Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries in Atlanta, GA

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators in Atlanta, GA is $49,430. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $46,240 (25th percentile) to $59,220 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $23.77 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a operating engineers and other construction equipment operators in Atlanta?

The median salary is $49,430 per year. The mean (average) salary is $52,100.

How much does a operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make per hour in Atlanta?

The estimated hourly rate is $23.77 per hour.

What is the salary range for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators in Atlanta?

Salaries typically range from $46,240 (25th percentile) to $59,220 (75th percentile).