Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median heavy equipment operator in the Louisville area earns $61,890 a year ($29.75 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($59,850) and 7% above the Kentucky median ($57,780). Half of the 1,920 heavy equipment operators there earn between $52,720 and $75,890.
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,150 | $44,620 | $42,190 |
| 25th percentile | $52,720 | $49,040 | $48,680 |
| Median | $61,890 | $57,780 | $59,850 |
| 75th percentile | $75,890 | $65,720 | $77,170 |
| 90th percentile | $90,310 | $80,890 | $101,090 |
| Average | $65,240 | $59,320 | $66,290 |
| Jobs | 1,920 | 7,050 | 478,090 |
Louisville, KY ranks 30th 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: $47,420
- Electrician: $62,440
- Carpenter: $56,520
- Plumber: $74,680
- Construction Supervisor: $79,190
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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.