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

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

Median annual salary $62,170 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.89
10th percentile $47,110
90th percentile $89,600
Employed locally 180
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,110
    25th
    $55,640
    50th (median)
    $62,170
    75th
    $78,700
    90th
    $89,600

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 107% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 7% 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 Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,760
    Carpenters $59,290
    Electricians $63,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $77,130
    Highway Maintenance Workers $53,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Saginaw, MI is $29.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Saginaw, MI is 5.9% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,110 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,640.