Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Oklahoma City, OK
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The median heavy equipment operator in the Oklahoma City area earns $48,690 a year ($23.41 an hour), 19% below the U.S. median ($59,850) and 2% above the Oklahoma median ($47,970). Half of the 2,250 heavy equipment operators there earn between $41,820 and $57,870.
| Annual pay | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,440 | $37,440 | $42,190 |
| 25th percentile | $41,820 | $41,920 | $48,680 |
| Median | $48,690 | $47,970 | $59,850 |
| 75th percentile | $57,870 | $56,700 | $77,170 |
| 90th percentile | $65,100 | $64,380 | $101,090 |
| Average | $51,460 | $50,110 | $66,290 |
| Jobs | 2,250 | 7,050 | 478,090 |
Oklahoma City, OK ranks 50th 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: $39,430
- Electrician: $61,010
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- Plumber: $59,150
- Construction Supervisor: $74,780
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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.