Heavy Equipment Operator salary in United States

Based on 2,021 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$49,871 - $63,923

Median salary

$45,000 - $60,004

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$39K

25th percentile$41K

Median$45K

75th percentile$52K

90th percentile$72K

50% of professionals earn between $40,600 - $52,250 USD

The median salary is $45,000

Top cities

Colon41 job openings

Jacksonville16 job openings

Albuquerque11 job openings

Charleston8 job openings

Nashville8 job openings

Charlotte6 job openings

Colorado Springs6 job openings

Baton Rouge5 job openings

Denver5 job openings

Atlanta4 job openings

Catoosa4 job openings

Durham4 job openings

Louisville4 job openings

Rapid City4 job openings

Boston3 job openings

Columbus3 job openings

Crane3 job openings

Fort Myers3 job openings

Grand Rapids3 job openings

Houston3 job openings

Kansas City3 job openings

Lovelock3 job openings

Phoenix3 job openings

Alamosa2 job openings

Alpharetta2 job openings

Anchorage2 job openings

Top companies hiring

Vulcan Materials Company15

WM11

State of Louisiana5

Martin Marietta4

City of Denton3

City of Savannah3

Austin Industries2

City of Lubbock2

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Heavy Equipment Operator

2,021 job openings

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The average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in United States is USD 49,871 - USD 63,923 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 52,502 per year, based on 2,021 active job listings.

The cities with the most Heavy Equipment Operator job opportunities in United States are Colon, Jacksonville, Albuquerque, Charleston, Nashville. 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, Martin Marietta.

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