DOL Median (Michigan)
$57,013
vs National
+43.4%
National: $39,749BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,928
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,013
+43.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$39,749
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Michigan earns $57,013 in nominal terms, which is 43.4% above the national average of $39,749. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,928 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| J&R Larson Grounds Maintenance, LLC | $65,333 | 2 |
| Riverview, LLP | $57,013 | 26 |
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How much does a Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make in Michigan?
The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Michigan is $57,013 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators?
A Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Michigan earns 43.4% more than the national median of $39,749, or $62,928 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.