Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $64,560 +10% vs national
Median hourly $31.04
10th percentile $47,830
90th percentile $92,950
Employed locally 270
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,830
    25th
    $56,580
    50th (median)
    $64,560
    75th
    $80,040
    90th
    $92,950

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 87% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 13% 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 Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,980
    Construction Laborers $53,870
    Carpenters $81,370
    Electricians $81,640
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $71,710
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Janesville, WI is $31.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Janesville, WI is 10% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,830 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,580.