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

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$47,970/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.06/hr
▼ 20% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
7,050
public U.S. Median
$59,850
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$54,609 #43 of 51

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in Oklahoma, explained

Heavy equipment operators in Oklahoma earn a median of $47,970 per year ($23.06 per hour), which is 20% below the national median of $59,850. Entry-level workers earn around $37,440, while the most experienced heavy equipment operators reach about $64,380. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $47,970 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $47,970 is worth about $54,609 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #43 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Heavy Equipment Operator pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,440
$18.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,970
$23.06/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$64,380
$30.95/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $47,970 $54,609
Colorado $62,620 $60,765 −$14,650
Missouri $60,540 $66,662 −$12,570
New Mexico $52,000 $56,392 −$4,030
Kansas $51,620 $57,312 −$3,650
Texas $50,460 $51,990 −$2,490
Arkansas $44,520 $51,209 +$3,450

Heavy Equipment Operator in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do heavy equipment operators make in Oklahoma?

Heavy equipment operators in Oklahoma earn a median of $47,970 per year ($23.06 per hour), compared with $59,850 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay heavy equipment operators well?

At $47,970, Oklahoma pays 20% below the national median for heavy equipment operators. An estimated 7,050 work in the state.

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