Heavy Equipment Operator salary in Modesto, CA

How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make in Modesto, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$90,560

Median $90,560
Low $52,020High $131,850

Based on 430 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Modesto, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$52,020
25th percentile
$67,740
75th percentile
$129,270
90th percentile
$131,850

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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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