Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Nashville, TN
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The median heavy equipment operator in the Nashville area earns $56,030 a year ($26.94 an hour), 6% below the U.S. median ($59,850) and 8% above the Tennessee median ($52,000). Half of the 3,820 heavy equipment operators there earn between $49,470 and $60,560.
| Annual pay | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,630 | $41,600 | $42,190 |
| 25th percentile | $49,470 | $46,490 | $48,680 |
| Median | $56,030 | $52,000 | $59,850 |
| 75th percentile | $60,560 | $59,360 | $77,170 |
| 90th percentile | $73,900 | $75,430 | $101,090 |
| Average | $57,270 | $55,050 | $66,290 |
| Jobs | 3,820 | 10,660 | 478,090 |
Nashville, TN ranks 34th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for heavy equipment operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($124,750).
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- Memphis, TN: $53,870
- 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
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- Construction Laborer: $46,190
- Electrician: $63,340
- Carpenter: $55,770
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- Construction Supervisor: $78,830
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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.