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

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$47,410/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.79/hr
▼ 21% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
4,170
public U.S. Median
$59,850
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$54,524 #44 of 51

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in Mississippi, explained

Heavy equipment operators in Mississippi earn a median of $47,410 per year ($22.79 per hour), which is 21% below the national median of $59,850. Entry-level workers earn around $36,180, while the most experienced heavy equipment operators reach about $67,030. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $47,410 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $47,410 is worth about $54,524 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #44 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Heavy Equipment Operator pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,180
$17.39/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,410
$22.79/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$67,030
$32.23/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $47,410 $54,524
Tennessee $52,000 $56,602 −$4,590
Louisiana $51,700 $58,612 −$4,290
Alabama $47,520 $53,500 −$110
Arkansas $44,520 $51,209 +$2,890

Heavy Equipment Operator in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do heavy equipment operators make in Mississippi?

Heavy equipment operators in Mississippi earn a median of $47,410 per year ($22.79 per hour), compared with $59,850 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay heavy equipment operators well?

At $47,410, Mississippi pays 21% below the national median for heavy equipment operators. An estimated 4,170 work in the state.

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