Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median heavy equipment operator in the Indianapolis area earns $82,190 a year ($39.51 an hour), 37% above the U.S. median ($59,850) and 3% above the Indiana median ($79,580). Half of the 3,700 heavy equipment operators there earn between $61,520 and $92,770.
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,650 | $47,630 | $42,190 |
| 25th percentile | $61,520 | $58,240 | $48,680 |
| Median | $82,190 | $79,580 | $59,850 |
| 75th percentile | $92,770 | $93,300 | $77,170 |
| 90th percentile | $97,130 | $98,850 | $101,090 |
| Average | $77,660 | $75,300 | $66,290 |
| Jobs | 3,700 | 11,520 | 478,090 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 11th 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: $51,040
- Electrician: $65,130
- Carpenter: $65,070
- Plumber: $76,980
- Construction Supervisor: $85,300
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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.