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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual in Pennsylvania
$60,530/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.10/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Pennsylvania

groups Employed in PA
22,120
public U.S. Median
$59,850
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,036 #28 of 51

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in Pennsylvania, explained

Heavy equipment operators in Pennsylvania earn a median of $60,530 per year ($29.10 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $59,850. Entry-level workers earn around $46,780, while the most experienced heavy equipment operators reach about $94,930. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Pennsylvania.

Is $60,530 good pay in Pennsylvania?

Adjusted for Pennsylvania's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $60,530 is worth about $62,036 in national buying power — ranking Pennsylvania #28 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Heavy Equipment Operator pay by experience in Pennsylvania

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,780
$22.49/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,530
$29.10/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$94,930
$45.64/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs PA
Pennsylvania (here) $60,530 $62,036
New Jersey $89,660 $82,404 −$29,130
New York $80,980 $75,036 −$20,450
Ohio $64,940 $69,998 −$4,410
Maryland $61,410 $58,509 −$880
Delaware $58,020 $58,132 +$2,510
West Virginia $51,300 $57,320 +$9,230

Heavy Equipment Operator in Pennsylvania: FAQ

How much do heavy equipment operators make in Pennsylvania?

Heavy equipment operators in Pennsylvania earn a median of $60,530 per year ($29.10 per hour), compared with $59,850 nationally.

Does Pennsylvania pay heavy equipment operators well?

At $60,530, Pennsylvania pays 1% above the national median for heavy equipment operators. An estimated 22,120 work in the state.

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