Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median heavy equipment operator in the Cincinnati area earns $66,950 a year ($32.19 an hour), 12% above the U.S. median ($59,850) and 3% above the Ohio median ($64,940). Half of the 3,120 heavy equipment operators there earn between $55,860 and $94,650.
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,210 | $46,850 | $42,190 |
| 25th percentile | $55,860 | $54,430 | $48,680 |
| Median | $66,950 | $64,940 | $59,850 |
| 75th percentile | $94,650 | $92,930 | $77,170 |
| 90th percentile | $99,500 | $98,100 | $101,090 |
| Average | $72,760 | $71,830 | $66,290 |
| Jobs | 3,120 | 16,920 | 478,090 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 22nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for heavy equipment operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($124,750).
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- Columbus, OH: $78,950
- Cleveland, OH: $71,740
- 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
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- Construction Laborer: $54,930
- Electrician: $63,490
- Carpenter: $60,110
- Plumber: $65,160
- Construction Supervisor: $80,520
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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.