Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment) Salary in Indiana
Median Annual Salary
$72,370
$34.79/hr
Salary Range
$47,110 – $92,910
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
11,230
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.1%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$79,353
real purchasing power
23.3% above the national median ($58,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$47,110 (entry)$72,370 (median)$92,910 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+10.9%
$5,095 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $82,460 | 300 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $80,050 | 3,480 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $79,780 | 350 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $79,660 | 220 |
| Evansville | $76,790 | 520 |
| Kokomo | $65,460 | 90 |
| Columbus | $63,940 | 100 |
| Fort Wayne | $62,340 | 630 |
| Terre Haute | $61,130 | 270 |
| Bloomington | $60,110 | 220 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $59,190 | 250 |
| Muncie | $56,840 | 80 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.