Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $79,920 +36.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.43
10th percentile $54,300
90th percentile $89,430
Employed locally 150
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,300
    25th
    $62,970
    50th (median)
    $79,920
    75th
    $87,570
    90th
    $89,430

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 107% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 7% above 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
    St. Cloud, MN $78,370
    Rochester, MN $77,830
    Duluth, MN-WI $72,820
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $64,620
    Fargo, ND-MN $61,460

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,430
    Electricians $82,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,180
    Carpenters $61,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,800
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Mankato, MN is $38.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Mankato, MN is 36.1% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $54,300 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,970.