Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median heavy equipment operator in the Atlanta area earns $49,430 a year ($23.76 an hour), 17% below the U.S. median ($59,850) and 3% above the Georgia median ($47,880). Half of the 8,360 heavy equipment operators there earn between $46,240 and $59,220.
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,610 | $37,810 | $42,190 |
| 25th percentile | $46,240 | $41,670 | $48,680 |
| Median | $49,430 | $47,880 | $59,850 |
| 75th percentile | $59,220 | $56,940 | $77,170 |
| 90th percentile | $64,680 | $62,840 | $101,090 |
| Average | $52,100 | $49,660 | $66,290 |
| Jobs | 8,360 | 15,700 | 478,090 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 47th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for heavy equipment operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($124,750).
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- San Francisco, CA: $124,750
- San Jose, CA: $124,340
- Chicago, IL: $103,100
- Seattle, WA: $95,750
- New York, NY: $95,050
- Los Angeles, CA: $92,890
- Sacramento, CA: $91,650
- San Diego, CA: $83,670
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- Construction Laborer: $42,010
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- Construction Supervisor: $80,500
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.