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Below are the most recent heavy equipment operator salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.
A High Reach Lift Operator in the Dothan, AL Area area reported making $43,000 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Dothan, AL Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Private
A Heavy Equipment Operator in the Raleigh-Durham, NC Area area reported making $40,000 per year
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Raleigh-Durham, NC Area area
Full-time
501 to 1000 employees
Government
An Equipment Operator in the Ottawa, IL Area area reported making $20 per hour
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Ottawa, IL Area area
Self-Employed
51 to 200 employees
Company - Private
A Heavy Equipment Operator in the Los Angeles, CA Area area reported making $2,900 per month
Job Highlights
5-7 years experience
Los Angeles, CA Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Government
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic in the San Francisco, CA Area area reported making $5,456 per month
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
San Francisco, CA Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Government
An Equipment Operator in the Atlanta, GA Area area reported making $19 per hour
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Atlanta, GA Area area
Full-time
5001 to 10000 employees
Company - Public
A Heavy Equipment Operator in the Riverside, CA Area area reported making $20 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Riverside, CA Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Public
A Heavy Equipment Operator in the Reno, NV Area area reported making $25 per hour
Job Highlights
8-10 years experience
Reno, NV Area area
Full-time
201 to 500 employees
Company - Private
A Lift Truck Operator in the Tulsa, OK Area area reported making $14 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Tulsa, OK Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Private
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