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10 of the Most Popular Types of Wheel Loader Operator Jobs in 2026

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Wheel loader operators are required to have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Beyond this basic educational requirement, there are some additional qualifications required to take on the duties and responsibilities of a wheel loader operator. You must complete a training course on how to control a wheel loader; these courses are usually available through vocational schools, community colleges, and equipment manufacturers. After learning the skills in class, you must learn from those who are already experts in the field, typically through an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship is an essential step in the process of becoming a wheel loader operator.

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Top Types Of Wheel Loader Operator Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Wheel Loader Operator positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Skid Steer Loader Operator

    Salary range: $40,500 - $56,000

    Skid Steer Loader Operator is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Skid Steer Loader Operator jobs pay between $40,500 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Skid Steer Loader Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Excavator Loader Operator

    Salary range: $40,500 - $56,000

    Excavator Loader Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Excavator Loader Operator jobs pay between $40,500 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Excavator Loader Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cat Loader Operator

    Salary range: $35,500 - $46,500

    Cat Loader Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cat Loader Operator jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $46,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Cat Loader Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Loader Operator Mining

    Salary range: $35,500 - $46,500

    Loader Operator Mining is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Loader Operator Mining jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $46,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Loader Operator Mining job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Front End Loader Operator

    Salary range: $35,500 - $46,500

    Front End Loader Operator is a common job search query. Most salaries for Front End Loader Operator jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $46,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Front End Loader Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Contract Fifo Heavy Equipment Operator

    Salary range: $40,500 - $56,000

    Contract Fifo Heavy Equipment Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Contract Fifo Heavy Equipment Operator jobs pay between $40,500 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Contract Fifo Heavy Equipment Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Wheel Loader

    Salary range: $35,500 - $46,500

    Wheel Loader is a typical job search query Most salaries for Wheel Loader jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $46,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Wheel Loader job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Tire Loader

    Salary range: $35,500 - $46,500

    Tire Loader is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Tire Loader jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $46,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Tire Loader job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Excavator Operator Mining

    Salary range: $45,000 - $59,500

    Excavator Operator Mining is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Excavator Operator Mining jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $59,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Excavator Operator Mining job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Licensed Ham Radio Operator

    Salary range: $34,000 - $46,000

    Licensed Ham Radio Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Licensed Ham Radio Operator jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $46,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Licensed Ham Radio Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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