Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $56,840 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.33
10th percentile $43,510
90th percentile $84,460
Employed locally 80
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,510
    25th
    $47,690
    50th (median)
    $56,840
    75th
    $74,770
    90th
    $84,460

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 100% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 0% 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 Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,820
    Carpenters $48,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,310
    Electricians $62,540
    Highway Maintenance Workers $50,200
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Muncie, IN is $27.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Muncie, IN is 3.2% below 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,510 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,690.