Plant Operator Heavy Machine Operator information
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$12.02 - $13.07
1% of jobs
$13.07 - $14.12
3% of jobs
$14.12 - $15.17
7% of jobs
$15.17 - $16.22
12% of jobs
$16.32 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16.22 - $17.26
16% of jobs
The median wage is $17.79 / hr.
$17.26 - $18.31
21% of jobs
$18.31 - $19.36
14% of jobs
$19.41 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$19.36 - $20.41
11% of jobs
$20.41 - $21.46
7% of jobs
$21.46 - $22.51
5% of jobs
$22.51 - $23.56
2% of jobs
How much do plant operator heavy machine operator jobs pay per hour?
As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for plant operator heavy machine operator in the United States is $18.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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