Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment) Salary in Michigan
Median Annual Salary
$62,550
$30.07/hr
Salary Range
$47,100 – $89,500
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
9,420
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.1%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$67,186
real purchasing power
6.5% above the national median ($58,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$47,100 (entry)$62,550 (median)$89,500 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+10.9%
$5,095 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | $67,780 | 130 |
| Monroe | $66,460 | 180 |
| Ann Arbor | $65,300 | 170 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $65,210 | 3,760 |
| Niles | $64,130 | 130 |
| Flint | $62,610 | 270 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $62,300 | 1,090 |
| Saginaw | $62,170 | 180 |
| Bay City | $61,640 | 130 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $61,630 | 470 |
| Battle Creek | $61,450 | 70 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $61,140 | 190 |
| Traverse City | $59,670 | 300 |
| Jackson | $58,310 | 180 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $58,220 | 100 |
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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.