Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Wisconsin
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Wisconsin earn an average of $77,770 a year. That is $11,480 (17%) more than the U.S. average of $66,290. The best-paying metro area is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $84,200.
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Average pay for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
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Wisconsin vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,290 | $31.87 |
| Wisconsin | $77,770 | $37.39 |
| Illinois | $90,500 | $43.51 |
| Minnesota | $79,070 | $38.01 |
| Michigan | $66,920 | $32.17 |
| Iowa | $63,770 | $30.66 |
Related jobs in Wisconsin
- Construction Laborers$57,960
- Electricians$73,810
- Carpenters$65,300
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$84,720
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$54,170
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$68,820
Average pay, Wisconsin, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Wisconsin?
The average is $77,770 a year, and the median is $75,280. That is $11,480 (17%) more than the U.S. average of $66,290.
What is the hourly wage in Wisconsin?
$37.39 an hour on average; the median is $36.19.
Where in Wisconsin do they earn the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($84,200), followed by Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI ($83,110). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN ($72,830).
How does Wisconsin rank?
Wisconsin ranks #12 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.