50% of professionals earn between $22,000 - $45,000 USD
The median salary is $39,000
The average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in United States is USD 39,000 - USD 45,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 42,000 per year, based on 79,395 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., Waste Management, Inc. (WM), beBee Premium.
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