Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Fort Wayne, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Wayne, IN

Median annual salary $62,340 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.97
10th percentile $46,900
90th percentile $86,320
Employed locally 630
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,900
    25th
    $52,250
    50th (median)
    $62,340
    75th
    $83,140
    90th
    $86,320

    Fort Wayne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,378 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 90% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 10% 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 Fort Wayne, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,520
    Electricians $66,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,380
    Carpenters $58,440
    Highway Maintenance Workers $51,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Fort Wayne, IN is $29.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Fort Wayne, IN is 6.2% 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 Fort Wayne?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,900 per year in Fort Wayne, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,250.