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

The estimated salary for Heavy Equipment Operator in United States ranges from USD 40,000 to USD 45,942 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 70,850 job listings

Salary Guide

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in United States

Based on 70,850 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$40,000 - $45,942

Median salary

$40,000 - $45,942

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$18K

25th percentile$22K

Median$40K

75th percentile$46K

90th percentile$53K

50% of professionals earn between $22,000 - $45,942 USD

The median salary is $40,000

Top cities

Houston543 job openings

Phoenix359 job openings

Dallas340 job openings

Fort Worth307 job openings

Columbus254 job openings

San Antonio250 job openings

Charlotte207 job openings

Atlanta171 job openings

Indianapolis171 job openings

Las Vegas122 job openings

Memphis112 job openings

Denver110 job openings

Orlando109 job openings

Miami104 job openings

Cincinnati88 job openings

Oklahoma City88 job openings

Kansas City87 job openings

Salt Lake City83 job openings

Jacksonville79 job openings

Chicago78 job openings

Minneapolis78 job openings

Knoxville77 job openings

Louisville75 job openings

Top companies hiring

Waste Management68

WM35

Waste Management , Inc.21

beBee Premium14

GFL Environmental5

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)5

wm4

Centuri Construction Group2

BRANDENBURG INDUSTRIAL SVC CO1

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Heavy Equipment Operator

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The average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in United States is USD 40,000 - USD 45,942 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 42,971 per year, based on 70,850 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 543 job openings.

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

Explore 70,850 Heavy Equipment Operator job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.