Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $59,500 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.61
10th percentile $46,310
90th percentile $87,590
Employed locally 350
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,310
    25th
    $51,140
    50th (median)
    $59,500
    75th
    $73,620
    90th
    $87,590

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,660
    Electricians$61,120
    Carpenters$56,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,260
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,560
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$50,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Southern Michigan is $28.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.63 or more per hour.

    Is Southern 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 Southern Michigan is 1.3% 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 Michigan?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,310 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,140.