Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $60,330 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.01
10th percentile $49,330
90th percentile $92,930
Employed locally 290
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,330
    25th
    $55,390
    50th (median)
    $60,330
    75th
    $83,280
    90th
    $92,930

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 17% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,770
    Wausau, WI $78,250
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $77,810
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $77,510
    Appleton, WI $76,010
    Madison, WI $75,610

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,750
    Carpenters $59,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,210
    Electricians $73,840
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $60,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $84,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Eau Claire, WI is $29.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Eau Claire, WI is 2.8% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,330 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,390.