Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Jacksonville, FL
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The median heavy equipment operator in the Jacksonville area earns $48,920 a year ($23.52 an hour), 18% below the U.S. median ($59,850) and 1% below the Florida median ($49,400). Half of the 1,990 heavy equipment operators there earn between $46,770 and $58,550.
| Annual pay | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,290 | $38,820 | $42,190 |
| 25th percentile | $46,770 | $46,330 | $48,680 |
| Median | $48,920 | $49,400 | $59,850 |
| 75th percentile | $58,550 | $58,360 | $77,170 |
| 90th percentile | $64,660 | $64,020 | $101,090 |
| Average | $52,870 | $52,590 | $66,290 |
| Jobs | 1,990 | 27,510 | 478,090 |
Jacksonville, FL ranks 48th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for heavy equipment operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($124,750).
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- Miami, FL: $51,800
- Orlando, FL: $51,020
- Tampa, FL: $50,300
- San Francisco, CA: $124,750
- San Jose, CA: $124,340
- Chicago, IL: $103,100
- Seattle, WA: $95,750
- New York, NY: $95,050
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- Construction Laborer: $43,480
- Electrician: $58,280
- Carpenter: $50,540
- Plumber: $58,920
- Construction Supervisor: $77,760
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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.