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Equipment operator salary in Decatur, AL (Updated 2026)

How much does an Equipment Operator make in Decatur, AL?

Average base salary

$22.02
12%
below national average
Average $22.02
Low $17.01
High $28.50

The average salary for a equipment operator is $22.02 per hour in Decatur, AL and $6,750 overtime per year.10 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 21, 2026).

Equipment Operator job openings in Decatur, AL

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Equipment Operator
TMS International LLC2.6out of 5 stars.
Decatur, AL
$25 an hour
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Equipment Operator in Decatur, AL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Signature Labor Services
 
$58,240per year
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Superior Environmental Solutio...
 
$57,200per year
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
 
$55,182per year
Action
 
$55,120per year
TMS International LLC
 
$52,000per year
Video Industrial Services
 
$48,880per year

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Highest paying cities for Equipment Operators near Decatur, AL

  1. Huntsville, AL
    $24.05 per hour
  2. Birmingham, AL
    $23.96 per hour
  3. Mobile, AL
    $23.95 per hour
  4. Decatur, AL
    $22.02 per hour
  5. Montgomery, AL
    $21.73 per hour

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The average salary for an Equipment Operator is $22.02 per hour in Decatur, AL. This figure is based on 10 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 21, 2026.

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Equipment Operator salaries in Decatur, AL typically range between a low of $17.01 and a high of $28.50 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Equipment Operator in Decatur, AL include Huntsville, AL at $24.05 per hour, Birmingham, AL at $23.96 per hour, and Mobile, AL at $23.95 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Equipment Operator in Decatur, AL include Signature Labor Services ($58,240 per year) and Superior Environmental Solutions ($57,200 per year).