Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median heavy equipment operator in the Grand Rapids area earns $63,850 a year ($30.70 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($59,850) and 2% above the Michigan median ($62,690). Half of the 900 heavy equipment operators there earn between $54,200 and $76,190.
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,060 | $46,370 | $42,190 |
| 25th percentile | $54,200 | $54,710 | $48,680 |
| Median | $63,850 | $62,690 | $59,850 |
| 75th percentile | $76,190 | $78,410 | $77,170 |
| 90th percentile | $84,860 | $90,580 | $101,090 |
| Average | $66,160 | $66,920 | $66,290 |
| Jobs | 900 | 9,500 | 478,090 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 27th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for heavy equipment operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($124,750).
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- Detroit, MI: $68,130
- 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
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- Construction Laborer: $47,780
- Electrician: $62,240
- Carpenter: $59,000
- Plumber: $80,440
- Construction Supervisor: $75,350
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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.