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

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

Median annual salary $78,250 +33.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.62
10th percentile $47,930
90th percentile $92,510
Employed locally 220
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,930
    25th
    $60,140
    50th (median)
    $78,250
    75th
    $92,250
    90th
    $92,510

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 103% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 3% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,770
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $77,810
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $77,510
    Appleton, WI $76,010
    Madison, WI $75,610
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,500

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $77,910
    Carpenters $49,230
    Construction Laborers $51,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,100
    Highway Maintenance Workers $51,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Wausau, WI is $37.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Wausau, WI is 33.3% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,930 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,140.