Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment) Salary in Wisconsin
Median Annual Salary
$72,650
$34.93/hr
Salary Range
$49,330 – $96,160
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
8,320
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.1%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$77,951
real purchasing power
23.7% above the national median ($58,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$49,330 (entry)$72,650 (median)$96,160 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+10.9%
$5,095 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Wausau | $78,250 | 220 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $77,510 | 1,730 |
| Appleton | $76,010 | 480 |
| Madison | $75,610 | 760 |
| Kenosha | $71,360 | 140 |
| Green Bay | $70,910 | 360 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $70,910 | 280 |
| Fond du Lac | $68,170 | 190 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $66,840 | 170 |
| Sheboygan | $65,800 | 100 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $64,620 | 150 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $64,560 | 270 |
| Eau Claire | $60,330 | 290 |
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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.