Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Fond du Lac, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fond du Lac, WI

Median annual salary $68,170 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.78
10th percentile $47,330
90th percentile $95,000
Employed locally 190
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,330
    25th
    $57,780
    50th (median)
    $68,170
    75th
    $89,500
    90th
    $95,000

    Fond du Lac economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 93% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 7% 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 Fond du Lac, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $60,470
    Construction Laborers $54,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,320
    Electricians $78,840
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $62,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Fond du Lac?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Fond du Lac, WI is $32.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.56 or more per hour.

    Is Fond du Lac above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Fond du Lac, WI is 16.1% 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 Fond du Lac?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,330 per year in Fond du Lac, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,780.