Cal Fire Dozer Operator

Cal Fire Dozer Operator Salary

$34.5K

$46K

$94K

$52,558

/year

$25.27

/hour

Cal Fire Dozer Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$52,558

Columbus

Ohio

$50,766

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    How much does a Cal Fire Dozer Operator make?

    As of Aug 7, 2026, the average annual pay for a Cal Fire Dozer Operator in the United States is $52,558 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $25.27 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,010/week or $4,379/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $94,000 and as low as $34,500, the majority of Cal Fire Dozer Operator salaries currently range between $42,000 (25th percentile) to $56,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $94,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Cal Fire Dozer Operator varies greatly (by as much as 14000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Cal Fire Dozer Operator in your area makes on average $50,766 per year, or $1,792 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $52,558. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Cal Fire Dozer Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Cal Fire Dozer Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Cal Fire Dozer Operator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Cal Fire Dozer Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Ione, CA, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $11,796 (22.4%), and Ione, CA, furthers that trend with another $22,722 (43.2%) above the $52,558 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Cal Fire Dozer Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 19% between Ione, CA, and Livermore, CA, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a Cal Fire Dozer Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Ione, CA

    $75,280

    $36.19

    Nome, AK

    $65,198

    $31.35

    Berkeley, CA

    $64,354

    $30.94

    Redwood City, CA

    $64,350

    $30.94

    Fort Meade, MD

    $63,821

    $30.68

    Sitka, AK

    $63,316

    $30.44

    San Francisco, CA

    $61,922

    $29.77

    Santa Clara, CA

    $61,726

    $29.68

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $61,685

    $29.66

    Livermore, CA

    $61,650

    $29.64

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    Infographic detailing Cal Fire Dozer Operator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $52,558 per year or $25.27 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.