Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Bloomington, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IN

Median annual salary $60,110 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.90
10th percentile $38,680
90th percentile $83,970
Employed locally 220
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,680
    25th
    $43,890
    50th (median)
    $60,110
    75th
    $83,970
    90th
    $83,970

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 95% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 5% below 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Springfield, IL $99,950
    Illinois $96,980
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $94,110
    Bloomington, IL $93,510
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $82,460

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,800
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$83,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,720
    Carpenters$59,840
    Electricians$64,340
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$50,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Bloomington, IN is $28.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Bloomington, IN is 2.4% 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,680 per year in Bloomington, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,890.