Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $48,980 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $38,990
90th percentile $76,680
Employed locally 1,120
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,990
    25th
    $42,380
    50th (median)
    $48,980
    75th
    $59,760
    90th
    $76,680

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 29% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $80,960
    Fairbanks-College, AK $75,090
    Kansas City, MO-KS $62,420
    Lawrence, KS $61,310
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $60,800
    Jackson, MI $58,310

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,900
    Electricians$62,160
    Carpenters$49,630
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Wichita, KS is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Wichita, KS is 16.6% below 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,990 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,380.