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

The estimated salary for Heavy Equipment Operator in United States ranges from USD 41,402 to USD 47,042 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 71,292 job listings

Salary Guide

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in United States

Based on 71,292 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$41,402 - $47,042

Median salary

$41,402 - $47,042

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$19K

25th percentile$24K

Median$41K

75th percentile$47K

90th percentile$54K

50% of professionals earn between $23,500 - $47,042 USD

The median salary is $41,402

Top cities

Houston548 job openings

Phoenix356 job openings

Dallas334 job openings

Fort Worth310 job openings

Columbus259 job openings

San Antonio256 job openings

Charlotte204 job openings

Indianapolis172 job openings

Atlanta165 job openings

Las Vegas120 job openings

Memphis113 job openings

Denver110 job openings

Miami103 job openings

Orlando103 job openings

Cincinnati89 job openings

Oklahoma City86 job openings

Kansas City85 job openings

Minneapolis83 job openings

Salt Lake City81 job openings

Jacksonville80 job openings

Chicago78 job openings

Knoxville77 job openings

Louisville76 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

71,292 job openings

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The average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in United States is USD 41,402 - USD 47,042 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 44,222 per year, based on 71,292 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 548 job openings.

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

Explore 71,292 Heavy Equipment Operator job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.