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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$36.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,143/year ($4,929/month) for a single filer
Heavy Equipment Operator pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $94,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,140 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 47-2073, “Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Heavy Equipment Operator salary of $75,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,143 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $75,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,732 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,759 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$2,646 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,143 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,929 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make in Wisconsin?
- The median Heavy Equipment Operator salary in Wisconsin is $75,280 per year ($36.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,520 and $94,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $75,280, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $59,143 per year ($4,929 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many Heavy Equipment Operator jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 8,140 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Wisconsin in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Wisconsin state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Wisconsin.