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

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

Median annual salary $64,130 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.83
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $101,180
Employed locally 130
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $53,180
    50th (median)
    $64,130
    75th
    $79,340
    90th
    $101,180

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 102% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 2% 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
    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 Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,960
    Carpenters $57,710
    Electricians $71,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,550
    Highway Maintenance Workers $54,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Niles, MI is $30.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Niles, MI is 9.2% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,180.