Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Providence, RI
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The median heavy equipment operator in the Providence area earns $69,900 a year ($33.61 an hour), 17% above the U.S. median ($59,850) and 10% above the Rhode Island median ($63,610). Half of the 1,570 heavy equipment operators there earn between $62,220 and $83,820.
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,470 | $52,460 | $42,190 |
| 25th percentile | $62,220 | $61,660 | $48,680 |
| Median | $69,900 | $63,610 | $59,850 |
| 75th percentile | $83,820 | $83,820 | $77,170 |
| 90th percentile | $105,000 | $98,870 | $101,090 |
| Average | $75,000 | $72,470 | $66,290 |
| Jobs | 1,570 | 970 | 478,090 |
Providence, RI ranks 20th 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: $59,280
- Electrician: $73,980
- Carpenter: $61,910
- Plumber: $79,820
- Construction Supervisor: $97,560
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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.