Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Midland, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, MI

Median annual salary $67,780 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.59
10th percentile $54,820
90th percentile $81,840
Employed locally 130
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,820
    25th
    $60,250
    50th (median)
    $67,780
    75th
    $81,840
    90th
    $81,840

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,538 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
    Bloomington, IL $93,510
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $82,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,770
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $79,660
    Minnesota $78,580
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $77,510

    Related occupations in Midland, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,670
    Carpenters $59,310
    Electricians $49,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,020
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,920
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $58,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Midland, MI is $32.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Midland, MI is 15.4% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $54,820 per year in Midland, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,250.