Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Colorado
Heavy Equipment Operator pay in Colorado, explained
Heavy equipment operators in Colorado earn a median of $62,620 per year ($30.11 per hour), which is 5% above the national median of $59,850. Entry-level workers earn around $49,480, while the most experienced heavy equipment operators reach about $78,870. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.
Is $62,620 good pay in Colorado?
Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $62,620 is worth about $60,765 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #30 for real pay (vs #20 on the sticker number).
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Heavy Equipment Operator in Colorado: FAQ
How much do heavy equipment operators make in Colorado?
Heavy equipment operators in Colorado earn a median of $62,620 per year ($30.11 per hour), compared with $59,850 nationally.
Does Colorado pay heavy equipment operators well?
At $62,620, Colorado pays 5% above the national median for heavy equipment operators. An estimated 11,700 work in the state.