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Equipment operator salary in California (Updated 2026)
How much does an Equipment Operator make in California?
Average base salary
$29.07
- Hour
- Week
- Month
- Year
18%
above national averageAverage $29.07
Low $17.62
High $47.97
The average salary for a equipment operator is $29.07 per hour in California and $6,750 overtime per year.1.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Equipment Operator in California
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.Hellas, Inc.
$182,395per year
PORT OF OAKLAND
$136,184per year
DCP Midstream LP
$131,250per year
Barnard Construction Company
$124,800per year
CAMPOS EPC
$121,680per year
Pacific Gas and Electric
$118,534per year
