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

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$64,940/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.22/hr
▲ 9% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
16,920
public U.S. Median
$59,850
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$69,998 #15 of 51

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in Ohio, explained

Heavy equipment operators in Ohio earn a median of $64,940 per year ($31.22 per hour), which is 9% above the national median of $59,850. Entry-level workers earn around $46,850, while the most experienced heavy equipment operators reach about $98,100. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $64,940 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $64,940 is worth about $69,998 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #15 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Heavy Equipment Operator pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,850
$22.52/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,940
$31.22/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$98,100
$47.16/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $64,940 $69,998
Indiana $79,580 $85,268 −$14,640
Michigan $62,690 $65,155 +$2,250
Pennsylvania $60,530 $62,036 +$4,410
Kentucky $57,780 $64,087 +$7,160
West Virginia $51,300 $57,320 +$13,640

Heavy Equipment Operator in Ohio: FAQ

How much do heavy equipment operators make in Ohio?

Heavy equipment operators in Ohio earn a median of $64,940 per year ($31.22 per hour), compared with $59,850 nationally.

Does Ohio pay heavy equipment operators well?

At $64,940, Ohio pays 9% above the national median for heavy equipment operators. An estimated 16,920 work in the state.

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