How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make?
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$55,932
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Heavy Equipment Operator is $55,932 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $52,325 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,607 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Heavy Equipment Operator | $55,932 /yr |
| Senior Heavy Equipment Operator | $56,276 /yr |
| Team Lead Heavy Equipment Operator | $54,804 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Heavy Equipment Operator in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Heavy Equipment Operator in United States. Employers include Amazon, Kinder Morgan and Caltrans.
Top Paying Companies
For Heavy Equipment Operator in United States
| 1 | Amazon | $67,777 | |
| 2 | Kinder Morgan | $63,485 | |
| 3 | Caltrans | $62,917 | |
| 4 | Kiewit Corporation | $62,263 | |
| 5 | United States Steel | $61,898 | |
| 6 | Mortenson | $61,768 | |
| 7 | Aerotek | $60,303 | |
| 8 | Arcosa | $60,216 | |
| 9 | Kinross Gold | $59,383 | |
| 10 | Knife River | $59,347 |
For Heavy Equipment Operator
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What is the total pay trajectory for Heavy Equipment Operator?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Heavy Equipment Operator | $55,932 /yr |
| Senior Heavy Equipment Operator | $56,276 /yr |
| Team Lead Heavy Equipment Operator | $54,804 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
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The top 5 paying industries for a Heavy Equipment Operator in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $67,777, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $60,303, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $58,736, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $58,481, and Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $57,846.
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What is the pay outlook for Skilled Labor & Manufacturing?
Skilled labor jobs like manufacturing, construction and warehousing are in high demand. Warehousing and logistics jobs are projected to grow rapidly with the growth of e-commerce and often pay higher salaries than other jobs that don't require a college degree. While a college degree is not generally required, training in new skills or earning certifications and licenses can be a way to earn a higher salary. While job opportunities are projected to grow, automation remains a risk to the long-term job outlook.
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Heavy Equipment Operator pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator is $52,325 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Heavy Equipment Operator salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 2851 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Heavy Equipment Operator employees.
The highest salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in United States is $71,309 per year.
The lowest salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in United States is $38,394 per year.
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