Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Green Bay, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Green Bay, WI

Median annual salary $70,910 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.09
10th percentile $49,330
90th percentile $103,230
Employed locally 360
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,330
    25th
    $60,400
    50th (median)
    $70,910
    75th
    $91,230
    90th
    $103,230

    Green Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,459 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 92% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 8% 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 Green Bay, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $52,790
    Carpenters $60,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,030
    Electricians $74,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,190
    Highway Maintenance Workers $58,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Green Bay, WI is $34.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Green Bay, WI is 20.8% 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 Green Bay?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,330 per year in Green Bay, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,400.