SOC 47-2073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — Green Bay
Green Bay, WI · 10 metro areas compared
In Green Bay, WI the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators reaches $76,290 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Green Bay, WI the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators reaches $76,290 a year. That is 27.5% more than the national median of $59,850. Pay ranges from under $52,560 at the tenth percentile to more than $115,070 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,990 to $94,960.
The area has 420 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.79 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Wausau records the highest median at $90,900. Of the 419 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 110th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,560 | −12.2% |
| 25th | $60,990 | +1.9% |
| Median (50th) | $76,290 | +27.5% |
| 75th | $94,960 | +58.7% |
| 90th | $115,070 | +92.3% |
| Mean | $79,160 | +32.3% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wausau | $90,900 | 200 | |
| 2 | Racine | $90,320 | 280 | |
| 3 | Madison | $83,060 | 680 | |
| 4 | Appleton | $83,010 | 480 | |
| 5 | Milwaukee | $79,430 | 2,070 | |
| 6 | Oshkosh | $77,020 | 150 | |
| 7 | Eau Claire | $75,970 | 260 | |
| 8 | Kenosha | $73,190 | 120 | |
| 9 | Fond du Lac | $71,560 | 160 | |
| 10 | La Crosse | $71,430 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Green Bay run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $76,290 goes as far as $81,073 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 35.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,073US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,290 a year, 27.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,560 to $115,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 420 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wausau, at $90,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Green Bay, WI?
The median annual wage is $76,290, or $36.68 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,850, so pay in Green Bay, WI is 27.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Green Bay, WI earns more than $115,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,560 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Wausau, at $90,900 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 420 jobs in this occupation in Green Bay, WI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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