DOL Median (North Carolina)
$30,772
vs National
-22.6%
National: $39,749BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$32,155
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$30,772
-22.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$39,749
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in North Carolina earns $30,772 in nominal terms, which is 22.6% below the national average of $39,749. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $32,155 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in North Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pipeline Utilities, Inc. | $30,772 | 1 |
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How much does a Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make in North Carolina?
The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in North Carolina is $30,772 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators?
A Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in North Carolina earns 22.6% less than the national median of $39,749, or $32,155 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.