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

The estimated salary for Heavy Equipment Operator in United States ranges from USD 41,773 to USD 49,969 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 70,248 job listings

Salary Guide

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in United States

Based on 70,248 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$41,773 - $49,969

Median salary

$41,773 - $49,969

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$27K

25th percentile$33K

Median$42K

75th percentile$50K

90th percentile$57K

50% of professionals earn between $33,443 - $49,969 USD

The median salary is $41,773

Top cities

Houston541 job openings

Phoenix353 job openings

Dallas327 job openings

Fort Worth304 job openings

Columbus254 job openings

San Antonio252 job openings

Charlotte206 job openings

Indianapolis169 job openings

Atlanta164 job openings

Las Vegas120 job openings

Denver113 job openings

Memphis110 job openings

Orlando106 job openings

Miami102 job openings

Kansas City93 job openings

Cincinnati86 job openings

Oklahoma City86 job openings

Minneapolis83 job openings

Salt Lake City82 job openings

Louisville79 job openings

Knoxville77 job openings

Chicago73 job openings

Jacksonville70 job openings

Top companies hiring

Waste Management68

WM31

Waste Management , Inc.18

beBee Premium14

GFL Environmental5

wm4

Centuri Construction Group2

BRANDENBURG INDUSTRIAL SVC CO1

Centuri Construction Group, Inc.1

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Heavy Equipment Operator

70,248 job openings

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The average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in United States is USD 41,773 - USD 49,969 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 45,871 per year, based on 70,248 active job listings.

The cities with the most Heavy Equipment Operator job opportunities in United States are Houston, Phoenix, Dallas, Fort Worth, Columbus. Houston leads with 541 job openings.

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

Explore 70,248 Heavy Equipment Operator job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.