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The estimated total pay for a Lift Operator is $56,422 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $36,443 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 $19,978 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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Heavy Equipment Operator | $71,022 /yr |
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator | $71,339 /yr |
Team Lead Heavy Equipment Operator | $69,157 /yr |
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The national average salary for a Lift Operator is $31,184 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Lift Operator salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 198 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Lift Operator employees.
The highest salary for a Lift Operator in United States is $43,512 per year.
The lowest salary for a Lift Operator in United States is $22,348 per year.
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