How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Heavy Equipment Operator in United States ranges from USD 41,620 to USD 49,689 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 71,043 job listings

Salary Guide

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in United States

Based on 71,043 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$41,620 - $49,689

Median salary

$41,620 - $49,689

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$26K

25th percentile$33K

Median$42K

75th percentile$50K

90th percentile$57K

50% of professionals earn between $33,020 - $49,689 USD

The median salary is $41,620

Top cities

Houston549 job openings

Phoenix351 job openings

Dallas332 job openings

Fort Worth309 job openings

San Antonio262 job openings

Columbus252 job openings

Charlotte202 job openings

Indianapolis172 job openings

Atlanta165 job openings

Las Vegas130 job openings

Denver113 job openings

Memphis112 job openings

Orlando104 job openings

Miami103 job openings

Cincinnati89 job openings

Oklahoma City87 job openings

Kansas City86 job openings

Minneapolis83 job openings

Salt Lake City80 job openings

Chicago78 job openings

Jacksonville78 job openings

Knoxville77 job openings

Louisville75 job openings

Top companies hiring

Waste Management68

WM33

Waste Management , Inc.20

beBee Premium14

GFL Environmental5

wm4

Centuri Construction Group2

BRANDENBURG INDUSTRIAL SVC CO1

Centuri Construction Group, Inc.1

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Heavy Equipment Operator

71,043 job openings

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The average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in United States is USD 41,620 - USD 49,689 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 45,655 per year, based on 71,043 active job listings.

The cities with the most Heavy Equipment Operator job opportunities in United States are Houston, Phoenix, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio. Houston leads with 549 job openings.

Leading employers for Heavy Equipment Operator roles in United States include Waste Management, WM, Waste Management , Inc., beBee Premium, GFL Environmental.

Explore 71,043 Heavy Equipment Operator job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.