Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Los Angeles, CA
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The median heavy equipment operator in the Los Angeles area earns $92,890 a year ($44.66 an hour), 55% above the U.S. median ($59,850) and 7% above the California median ($87,160). Half of the 8,780 heavy equipment operators there earn between $65,310 and $125,860.
| Annual pay | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,460 | $52,760 | $42,190 |
| 25th percentile | $65,310 | $65,230 | $48,680 |
| Median | $92,890 | $87,160 | $59,850 |
| 75th percentile | $125,860 | $125,560 | $77,170 |
| 90th percentile | $130,720 | $132,210 | $101,090 |
| Average | $94,200 | $94,000 | $66,290 |
| Jobs | 8,780 | 36,020 | 478,090 |
Los Angeles, CA ranks 6th 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
- Sacramento, CA: $91,650
- Chicago, IL: $103,100
- Seattle, WA: $95,750
- New York, NY: $95,050
- Minneapolis, MN: $83,340
- St. Louis, MO: $82,270
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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.