Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,260 +6% vs national
Median hourly $29.93
10th percentile $46,930
90th percentile $92,820
Employed locally 800
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,930
    25th
    $56,520
    50th (median)
    $62,260
    75th
    $78,650
    90th
    $92,820

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,370
    Carpenters $51,260
    Electricians $66,350
    Highway Maintenance Workers $49,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Northeastern Wisconsin is $29.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 6% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,930 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,520.