Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Las Vegas, NV
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The median heavy equipment operator in the Las Vegas area earns $63,910 a year ($30.73 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($59,850) and 11% below the Nevada median ($71,410). Half of the 2,460 heavy equipment operators there earn between $57,370 and $80,910.
| Annual pay | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,820 | $51,050 | $42,190 |
| 25th percentile | $57,370 | $60,710 | $48,680 |
| Median | $63,910 | $71,410 | $59,850 |
| 75th percentile | $80,910 | $90,030 | $77,170 |
| 90th percentile | $121,480 | $111,210 | $101,090 |
| Average | $74,530 | $76,050 | $66,290 |
| Jobs | 2,460 | 5,410 | 478,090 |
Las Vegas, NV ranks 26th 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: $48,230
- Electrician: $70,890
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- Plumber: $59,700
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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.