How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Michigan?
$62,690a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Michigan. That is $30.14 an hour or $5,224 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.14
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,370Median: $62,690Highest 10%: $90,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,370 | $22.29 | |
| 25th | $54,710 | $26.30 | |
| Median | $62,690 | $30.14 | |
| 75th | $78,410 | $37.70 | |
| 90th | $90,580 | $43.55 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| South Bend, IN | $80,460 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $78,020 |
| Bay City, MI | $75,310 |
| Flint, MI | $75,140 |
| Detroit, MI | $68,130 |
| Midland, MI | $65,710 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $63,850 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $62,490 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $61,730 |
| Lansing, MI | $61,390 |
| Traverse City, MI | $61,200 |
| Monroe, MI | $60,910 |
| Jackson, MI | $59,860 |
| Saginaw, MI | $59,830 |
| Niles, MI | $59,670 |
| Muskegon, MI | $59,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 16. Ohio | $64,940 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $63,610 |
| 18. Wyoming | $62,960 |
| 19. Michigan | $62,690 |
| 20. Colorado | $62,620 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $62,200 |
| 22. North Dakota | $62,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $30.14 ($62,690 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $62,690 against $59,850 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Michigan rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Michigan ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, with a median of $80,460 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.