Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Wisconsin
Also called: Operating Engineers
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Wisconsin earn a median of $75,280 a year, +26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,280
- vs. U.S. median
- +26% ($59,850)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,140
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,370; the top 10% earn over $100,140. Nationally the range is $42,190 to $101,090.
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Wisconsin
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Wisconsin?
The median is $75,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,370 and the top 10% earn over $100,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+26% vs. the national median of $59,850). Living costs are not included.