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Equipment operator salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Equipment Operator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$24.76
Average $24.76
Low $16.86
High $36.37

The average salary for a equipment operator is $24.76 per hour in the United States and $6,750 overtime per year.32.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Equipment Operator job openings in United States

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Heavy Equipment Operator
CGLS5out of 5 stars.
Farmville, VA
$27 - $32 an hour
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Equipment Operator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Sullivan County
 
$304,043per year
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J&J Enterprises
 
$250,000per year
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PME
 
$208,000per year
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H&M Landscaping
 
$182,000per year
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Triton Marine Construction Cor...
 
$136,240per year
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PORT OF OAKLAND
 
$136,184per year
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Highest paying cities for Equipment Operators near United States

  1. Indianapolis, IN
    $26.30 per hour
  2. Charlotte, NC
    $25.43 per hour
  3. Lakeland, FL
    $24.52 per hour
  4. Tampa, FL
    $24.29 per hour
  5. Las Vegas, NV
    $24.21 per hour

Where can an Equipment Operator earn more?

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