Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Bay City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bay City, MI

Median annual salary $61,640 +5% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $42,190
90th percentile $85,450
Employed locally 130
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,190
    25th
    $51,020
    50th (median)
    $61,640
    75th
    $80,610
    90th
    $85,450

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 102% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Urban Honolulu, HI $109,740
    Hawaii $105,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Springfield, IL $99,950

    Nearby metros — Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bloomington, IL $93,510
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $82,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,770
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $79,660
    Minnesota $78,580
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $77,510

    Related occupations in Bay City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $66,770
    Construction Laborers $45,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,130
    Carpenters $48,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,400
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Bay City?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Bay City, MI is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.73 or more per hour.

    Is Bay City above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Bay City, MI is 5% above the national median of $58,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Bay City?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,190 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,020.