Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median heavy equipment operator in the Philadelphia area earns $66,810 a year ($32.12 an hour), 12% above the U.S. median ($59,850) and 10% above the Pennsylvania median ($60,530). Half of the 5,620 heavy equipment operators there earn between $56,410 and $92,410.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,780 | $46,780 | $42,190 |
| 25th percentile | $56,410 | $50,790 | $48,680 |
| Median | $66,810 | $60,530 | $59,850 |
| 75th percentile | $92,410 | $77,780 | $77,170 |
| 90th percentile | $113,310 | $94,930 | $101,090 |
| Average | $75,200 | $65,920 | $66,290 |
| Jobs | 5,620 | 22,120 | 478,090 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 23rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for heavy equipment operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($124,750).
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- Pittsburgh, PA: $62,320
- 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: $55,120
- Electrician: $74,590
- Carpenter: $61,780
- Plumber: $74,860
- Construction Supervisor: $95,840
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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.