Heavy Equipment Operator salary in Detroit Warren Dearborn, MI

How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make in Detroit Warren Dearborn, MI?

Median base salary

Government data

$68,130

Median $68,130
Low $48,300High $93,920

Based on 3,790 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$48,300
25th percentile
$54,820
75th percentile
$80,810
90th percentile
$93,920

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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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