Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median heavy equipment operator in the Birmingham area earns $54,330 a year ($26.12 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($59,850) and 14% above the Alabama median ($47,520). Half of the 2,070 heavy equipment operators there earn between $47,260 and $60,870.
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,760 | $36,230 | $42,190 |
| 25th percentile | $47,260 | $39,780 | $48,680 |
| Median | $54,330 | $47,520 | $59,850 |
| 75th percentile | $60,870 | $57,540 | $77,170 |
| 90th percentile | $74,320 | $67,690 | $101,090 |
| Average | $56,100 | $50,680 | $66,290 |
| Jobs | 2,070 | 9,640 | 478,090 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 36th 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: $38,370
- Electrician: $56,630
- Carpenter: $50,400
- Plumber: $60,090
- Construction Supervisor: $71,280
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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.