Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median heavy equipment operator in the Columbus area earns $78,950 a year ($37.96 an hour), 32% above the U.S. median ($59,850) and 22% above the Ohio median ($64,940). Half of the 3,290 heavy equipment operators there earn between $62,050 and $95,780.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,610 | $46,850 | $42,190 |
| 25th percentile | $62,050 | $54,430 | $48,680 |
| Median | $78,950 | $64,940 | $59,850 |
| 75th percentile | $95,780 | $92,930 | $77,170 |
| 90th percentile | $99,390 | $98,100 | $101,090 |
| Average | $78,470 | $71,830 | $66,290 |
| Jobs | 3,290 | 16,920 | 478,090 |
Columbus, OH ranks 14th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for heavy equipment operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($124,750).
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- Cleveland, OH: $71,740
- Cincinnati, OH: $66,950
- 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: $60,540
- Electrician: $64,700
- Carpenter: $66,480
- Plumber: $63,260
- Construction Supervisor: $82,360
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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.