Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,160 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.48
10th percentile $44,570
90th percentile $84,750
Employed locally 360
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,570
    25th
    $50,500
    50th (median)
    $57,160
    75th
    $73,670
    90th
    $84,750

    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 Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,910
    Carpenters $55,210
    Electricians $60,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $70,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,470
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Northern Michigan is $27.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Northern Michigan is 2.6% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,570 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,500.