Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $59,670 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.69
10th percentile $50,180
90th percentile $80,520
Employed locally 300
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,180
    25th
    $55,150
    50th (median)
    $59,670
    75th
    $71,960
    90th
    $80,520

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 77% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 23% 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
    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 Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,030
    Carpenters $59,330
    Electricians $60,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,580
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,000
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Traverse City, MI is $28.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Traverse City, MI is 1.6% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,180 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,150.