How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Wisconsin?
$75,280a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Wisconsin. That is $36.19 an hour or $6,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.19
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,370Median: $75,280Highest 10%: $100,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,370 | $24.70 | |
| 25th | $61,520 | $29.58 | |
| Median | $75,280 | $36.19 | |
| 75th | $94,610 | $45.49 | |
| 90th | $100,100 | $48.14 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wausau, WI | $90,900 |
| Racine, WI | $90,320 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $83,340 |
| Madison, WI | $83,060 |
| Appleton, WI | $83,010 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $79,430 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $77,020 |
| Green Bay, WI | $76,290 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $75,970 |
| Duluth, MN | $75,040 |
| Kenosha, WI | $73,190 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $71,560 |
| La Crosse, WI | $71,430 |
| Janesville, WI | $66,320 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $64,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 9. Connecticut | $78,750 |
| 10. Alaska | $77,810 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $76,820 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $75,280 |
| 13. District of Columbia | $74,610 |
| 14. Oregon | $73,430 |
| 15. Nevada | $71,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $36.19 ($75,280 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $75,280 against $59,850 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
Wausau, WI, with a median of $90,900 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.