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

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$49,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.75/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
27,510
public U.S. Median
$59,850
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$47,769 #51 of 51

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in Florida, explained

Heavy equipment operators in Florida earn a median of $49,400 per year ($23.75 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $59,850. Entry-level workers earn around $38,820, while the most experienced heavy equipment operators reach about $64,020. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $49,400 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $49,400 is worth about $47,769 in national buying power — ranking Florida #51 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Heavy Equipment Operator pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,820
$18.66/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,400
$23.75/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$64,020
$30.78/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $49,400 $47,769
Georgia $47,880 $49,723 +$1,520
Alabama $47,520 $53,500 +$1,880

Heavy Equipment Operator in Florida: FAQ

How much do heavy equipment operators make in Florida?

Heavy equipment operators in Florida earn a median of $49,400 per year ($23.75 per hour), compared with $59,850 nationally.

Does Florida pay heavy equipment operators well?

At $49,400, Florida pays 17% below the national median for heavy equipment operators. An estimated 27,510 work in the state.

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