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

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$51,620/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.82/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
7,070
public U.S. Median
$59,850
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$57,312 #39 of 51

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in Kansas, explained

Heavy equipment operators in Kansas earn a median of $51,620 per year ($24.82 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $59,850. Entry-level workers earn around $39,520, while the most experienced heavy equipment operators reach about $85,420. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $51,620 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $51,620 is worth about $57,312 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #39 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Heavy Equipment Operator pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,520
$19.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$51,620
$24.82/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$85,420
$41.07/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $51,620 $57,312
Colorado $62,620 $60,765 −$11,000
Missouri $60,540 $66,662 −$8,920
Nebraska $58,360 $64,770 −$6,740
Oklahoma $47,970 $54,609 +$3,650

Heavy Equipment Operator in Kansas: FAQ

How much do heavy equipment operators make in Kansas?

Heavy equipment operators in Kansas earn a median of $51,620 per year ($24.82 per hour), compared with $59,850 nationally.

Does Kansas pay heavy equipment operators well?

At $51,620, Kansas pays 14% below the national median for heavy equipment operators. An estimated 7,070 work in the state.

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