Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Wisconsin
Heavy Equipment Operator pay in Wisconsin, explained
Heavy equipment operators in Wisconsin earn a median of $75,280 per year ($36.19 per hour), which is 26% above the national median of $59,850. Entry-level workers earn around $51,370, while the most experienced heavy equipment operators reach about $100,140. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.
Is $75,280 good pay in Wisconsin?
Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $75,280 is worth about $80,004 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #6 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).
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Heavy Equipment Operator in Wisconsin: FAQ
How much do heavy equipment operators make in Wisconsin?
Heavy equipment operators in Wisconsin earn a median of $75,280 per year ($36.19 per hour), compared with $59,850 nationally.
Does Wisconsin pay heavy equipment operators well?
At $75,280, Wisconsin pays 26% above the national median for heavy equipment operators. An estimated 8,140 work in the state.