Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $79,660 +35.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.30
10th percentile $48,000
90th percentile $96,600
Employed locally 220
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,000
    25th
    $59,240
    50th (median)
    $79,660
    75th
    $93,930
    90th
    $96,600

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 113% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 13% 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
    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 Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $58,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,340
    Electricians $63,110
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,300
    Carpenters $60,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Michigan City, IN is $38.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Michigan City, IN is 35.7% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,000 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,240.