Heavy Equipment Operator salary in the United States

How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$59,850

Median $59,850
Low $42,190High $101,090

Based on 478,090 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$42,190
25th percentile
$48,680
75th percentile
$77,170
90th percentile
$101,090

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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