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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in New Hampshire

Median Annual in New Hampshire
$62,200/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.91/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Hampshire

groups Employed in NH
1,330
public U.S. Median
$59,850
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$59,713 #33 of 51

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in New Hampshire, explained

Heavy equipment operators in New Hampshire earn a median of $62,200 per year ($29.91 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $59,850. Entry-level workers earn around $49,770, while the most experienced heavy equipment operators reach about $87,730. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Hampshire.

Is $62,200 good pay in New Hampshire?

Adjusted for New Hampshire's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $62,200 is worth about $59,713 in national buying power — ranking New Hampshire #33 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Heavy Equipment Operator pay by experience in New Hampshire

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,770
$23.93/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,200
$29.91/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$87,730
$42.18/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NH
New Hampshire (here) $62,200 $59,713
Massachusetts $76,820 $72,638 −$14,620
Vermont $58,870 $60,097 +$3,330
Maine $56,140 $57,846 +$6,060

Heavy Equipment Operator in New Hampshire: FAQ

How much do heavy equipment operators make in New Hampshire?

Heavy equipment operators in New Hampshire earn a median of $62,200 per year ($29.91 per hour), compared with $59,850 nationally.

Does New Hampshire pay heavy equipment operators well?

At $62,200, New Hampshire pays 4% above the national median for heavy equipment operators. An estimated 1,330 work in the state.

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