Salary of Heavy Equipment Operator in United States 2026

How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator earn?

$41,916 / Annual
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $35,100 Average salary: $41,916 Maximum: $57,528

Minimum
$35,100 Average salary
$41,916 Maximum
$57,528

$3,493 / Monthly
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $2,925 Average salary: $3,493 Maximum: $4,794

Minimum
$2,925 Average salary
$3,493 Maximum
$4,794

$116 / Daily
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $98 Average salary: $116 Maximum: $160

Minimum
$98 Average salary
$116 Maximum
$160

$22 / Hourly
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $18 Average salary: $22 Maximum: $30

Minimum
$18 Average salary
$22 Maximum
$30

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Heavy Equipment Operator in United States

Heavy Equipment Operator

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 days ago

City of Rochester, New York, United States MasTec Communications Group Full-time

Overview At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you...
Heavy Equipment Operator

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 1 week ago

Sparks, Nevada, United States FiberTel, LLC Full-time $28 - $36 Permanent

About Us A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), FiberTel, LLC. is locally grown in Utah’s Art...
Heavy Equipment Operator

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 1 month ago

Fort Lewis, Washington, United States Akima, LLC Full-time

AGL is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to work in JBLM, WA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply...

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Salary comparison

FAQ - Heavy Equipment Operator

The average salary for Heavy Equipment Operator is USD41,916 per year in United States. Salary estimates are based on 10000 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Heavy Equipment Operator in United States.

The lowest salary of Heavy Equipment Operator per year in United States is USD35,100

The highest salary for Heavy Equipment Operator per year in United States is USD57,528

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United States. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 10,000 job postings with salary.