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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $71,360 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.31
10th percentile $56,980
90th percentile $105,670
Employed locally 140
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,980
    25th
    $60,060
    50th (median)
    $71,360
    75th
    $94,000
    90th
    $105,670

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 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
    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 Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,240
    Carpenters $60,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,140
    Electricians $74,250
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $87,440
    Highway Maintenance Workers $62,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Kenosha, WI is $34.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Kenosha, WI is 21.5% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $56,980 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,060.