Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,580 +10% vs national
Median hourly $31.05
10th percentile $47,030
90th percentile $88,510
Employed locally 1,160
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,030
    25th
    $50,500
    50th (median)
    $64,580
    75th
    $80,700
    90th
    $88,510

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,250
    Electricians$66,560
    Carpenters$51,920
    Highway Maintenance Workers$46,180
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Southern Indiana is $31.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Southern Indiana is 10% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,030 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,500.