As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Bridge Operator in Madison, WI is $80,270, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,544 weekly, or $6,689 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Bridge Operator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Bridge Operator in Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $64,385 to $102,738. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,955) and 75th percentile ($92,031), while top earners (90th percentile) make $102,738 per year. This $20,076 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Equipment Operation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Madison Bridge Operator often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 409 statewide for Bridge Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Bridge Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $64,385 Madison, WI April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $71,955 Madison, WI April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $80,270 Madison, WI April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $92,031 Madison, WI April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $102,738 Madison, WI April 01, 2026
25% $71,955 10% $64,385 90% $102,738 75% $92,031 $80,270 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Heavy Equipment Operator III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Bridge Operator: Bridge, C, Front

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