Heavy Equipment Operator salary in United States

Based on 2,185 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$48,025 - $60,468

Median salary

$45,000 - $59,106

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$40K

25th percentile$41K

Median$45K

75th percentile$51K

90th percentile$65K

50% of professionals earn between $40,600 - $51,125 USD

The median salary is $45,000

Top cities

Colon41 job openings

Jacksonville15 job openings

Albuquerque11 job openings

Charlotte9 job openings

Nashville9 job openings

Charleston8 job openings

Colorado Springs7 job openings

Atlanta6 job openings

San Antonio6 job openings

Denver5 job openings

Houston5 job openings

Catoosa4 job openings

Durham4 job openings

Louisville4 job openings

Baton Rouge3 job openings

Boston3 job openings

Cameron3 job openings

Columbus3 job openings

Crane3 job openings

Dallas3 job openings

Fort Myers3 job openings

Grand Rapids3 job openings

Kansas City3 job openings

Little Rock3 job openings

Lovelock3 job openings

Top companies hiring

Vulcan Materials Company13

WM11

State of Louisiana5

Martin Marietta4

City of Denton3

City of Savannah3

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development3

Austin Industries2

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Heavy Equipment Operator

2,185 job openings

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The average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in United States is USD 48,025 - USD 60,468 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 52,053 per year, based on 2,185 active job listings.

The cities with the most Heavy Equipment Operator job opportunities in United States are Colon, Jacksonville, Albuquerque, Charlotte, 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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