Heavy Equipment Operator salary in United States

Based on 2,812 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$47,108 - $58,475

Median salary

$43,000 - $59,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$40K

25th percentile$41K

Median$43K

75th percentile$49K

90th percentile$64K

50% of professionals earn between $40,600 - $49,026 USD

The median salary is $43,000

Top cities

Colon41 job openings

Jacksonville21 job openings

Cameron20 job openings

Charleston13 job openings

San Antonio12 job openings

Albuquerque12 job openings

Nashville11 job openings

Charlotte9 job openings

Columbus9 job openings

Colorado Springs8 job openings

Dallas8 job openings

Baton Rouge7 job openings

Denver7 job openings

Tyler7 job openings

Indianapolis6 job openings

Atlanta5 job openings

Boston5 job openings

Phoenix5 job openings

Washington5 job openings

Aberdeen4 job openings

Abilene4 job openings

Catoosa4 job openings

Delmont4 job openings

Finksburg4 job openings

Hampton4 job openings

Kansas City4 job openings

Top companies hiring

Vulcan Materials Company10

WM10

State of Louisiana5

City of Denton3

City of Savannah3

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development3

Austin Industries2

Martin Marietta2

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Heavy Equipment Operator

2,812 job openings

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The average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in United States is USD 47,108 - USD 58,475 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 51,250 per year, based on 2,812 active job listings.

The cities with the most Heavy Equipment Operator job opportunities in United States are Colon, Jacksonville, Cameron, Charleston, San Antonio. Colon leads with 41 job openings.

Leading employers for Heavy Equipment Operator roles in United States include Vulcan Materials Company, WM, Ledcor, State of Louisiana, City of Denton.

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