Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment) Salary in Alabama
Median Annual Salary
$46,870
$22.54/hr
Salary Range
$35,030 – $61,230
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
9,640
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.1%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$53,322
real purchasing power
20.2% below the national median ($58,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$35,030 (entry)$46,870 (median)$61,230 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+10.9%
$5,095 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $50,700 | 2,180 |
| Tuscaloosa | $48,900 | 660 |
| Decatur | $48,500 | 250 |
| Huntsville | $48,290 | 1,090 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $48,140 | 340 |
| Mobile | $45,610 | 1,000 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $45,310 | 360 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $44,760 | 240 |
| Montgomery | $42,790 | 570 |
| Dothan | $40,080 | 330 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $39,980 | 190 |
| Gadsden | $36,490 | 100 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.