Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $61,130 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.39
10th percentile $41,970
90th percentile $90,110
Employed locally 270
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,970
    25th
    $50,860
    50th (median)
    $61,130
    75th
    $77,200
    90th
    $90,110

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 110% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 10% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Springfield, IL $99,950
    Illinois $96,980
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $94,110
    Bloomington, IL $93,510
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $82,460

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $88,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,350
    Electricians $77,730
    Carpenters $55,250
    Highway Maintenance Workers $44,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Terre Haute, IN is $29.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Terre Haute, IN is 4.1% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,970 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,860.