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

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$61,680/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.66/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
4,270
public U.S. Median
$59,850
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,590 #25 of 51

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in Idaho, explained

Heavy equipment operators in Idaho earn a median of $61,680 per year ($29.66 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $59,850. Entry-level workers earn around $47,230, while the most experienced heavy equipment operators reach about $79,650. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $61,680 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $61,680 is worth about $64,590 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #25 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Heavy Equipment Operator pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,230
$22.71/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,680
$29.66/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,650
$38.29/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $61,680 $64,590
Washington $81,700 $76,346 −$20,020
Oregon $73,430 $71,042 −$11,750
Nevada $71,410 $71,425 −$9,730
Wyoming $62,960 $67,925 −$1,280
Montana $61,580 $65,064 +$100
Utah $60,740 $61,438 +$940

Heavy Equipment Operator in Idaho: FAQ

How much do heavy equipment operators make in Idaho?

Heavy equipment operators in Idaho earn a median of $61,680 per year ($29.66 per hour), compared with $59,850 nationally.

Does Idaho pay heavy equipment operators well?

At $61,680, Idaho pays 3% above the national median for heavy equipment operators. An estimated 4,270 work in the state.

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