Construction Heavy Equipment Operators information
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$14.18 - $15.95
2% of jobs
$15.95 - $17.72
9% of jobs
$17.72 - $19.49
13% of jobs
$19.66 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$19.49 - $21.26
14% of jobs
$21.26 - $23.03
12% of jobs
The median wage is $23.09 / hr.
$23.03 - $24.80
16% of jobs
$26.35 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$24.80 - $26.57
11% of jobs
$26.57 - $28.34
10% of jobs
$28.34 - $30.11
8% of jobs
$30.11 - $31.88
4% of jobs
$31.88 - $33.65
2% of jobs
How much do construction heavy equipment operators jobs pay per hour?
As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for construction heavy equipment operators in the United States is $23.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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