Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Denver, CO
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The median heavy equipment operator in the Denver area earns $64,080 a year ($30.81 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($59,850) and 2% above the Colorado median ($62,620). Half of the 5,150 heavy equipment operators there earn between $60,990 and $76,080.
| Annual pay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,470 | $49,480 | $42,190 |
| 25th percentile | $60,990 | $57,700 | $48,680 |
| Median | $64,080 | $62,620 | $59,850 |
| 75th percentile | $76,080 | $73,670 | $77,170 |
| 90th percentile | $79,900 | $78,870 | $101,090 |
| Average | $67,120 | $64,550 | $66,290 |
| Jobs | 5,150 | 11,700 | 478,090 |
Denver, CO ranks 24th 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: $48,760
- Electrician: $63,150
- Carpenter: $64,910
- Plumber: $63,900
- Construction Supervisor: $83,400
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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.