verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$77,810/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.41/hr
▲ 30% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
3,050
public U.S. Median
$59,850
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$76,017 #9 of 51

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in Alaska, explained

Heavy equipment operators in Alaska earn a median of $77,810 per year ($37.41 per hour), which is 30% above the national median of $59,850. Entry-level workers earn around $62,390, while the most experienced heavy equipment operators reach about $103,900. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $77,810 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $77,810 is worth about $76,017 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #9 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Heavy Equipment Operator pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,390
$30.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$77,810
$37.41/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$103,900
$49.95/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $77,810 $76,017
Washington $81,700 $76,346 −$3,890

Heavy Equipment Operator in Alaska: FAQ

How much do heavy equipment operators make in Alaska?

Heavy equipment operators in Alaska earn a median of $77,810 per year ($37.41 per hour), compared with $59,850 nationally.

Does Alaska pay heavy equipment operators well?

At $77,810, Alaska pays 30% above the national median for heavy equipment operators. An estimated 3,050 work in the state.

Heavy Equipment Operator salary in other states

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