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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sheboygan, WI

Median annual salary $65,800 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.63
10th percentile $56,120
90th percentile $93,400
Employed locally 100
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,120
    25th
    $61,120
    50th (median)
    $65,800
    75th
    $83,350
    90th
    $93,400

    Sheboygan economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,898 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 92% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 8% 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 Sheboygan, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $76,900
    Construction Laborers $48,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,850
    Carpenters $62,810
    Highway Maintenance Workers $57,920
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $64,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Sheboygan, WI is $31.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Sheboygan, WI is 12.1% 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 Sheboygan?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $56,120 per year in Sheboygan, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,120.