Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Racine, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Median annual salary $70,910 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.09
10th percentile $51,620
90th percentile $92,550
Employed locally 280
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,620
    25th
    $63,260
    50th (median)
    $70,910
    75th
    $90,150
    90th
    $92,550

    Racine economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,331 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 94% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 6% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,770
    Wausau, WI $78,250
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $77,810
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $77,510
    Appleton, WI $76,010
    Madison, WI $75,610

    Related occupations in Racine, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,710
    Electricians $81,600
    Carpenters $57,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $76,850
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $62,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Racine, WI is $34.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Racine, WI is 20.8% 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 Racine?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,620 per year in Racine, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,260.