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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$60,740/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.20/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
7,880
public U.S. Median
$59,850
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$61,438 #29 of 51

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in Utah, explained

Heavy equipment operators in Utah earn a median of $60,740 per year ($29.20 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $59,850. Entry-level workers earn around $47,420, while the most experienced heavy equipment operators reach about $75,880. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $60,740 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $60,740 is worth about $61,438 in national buying power — ranking Utah #29 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Heavy Equipment Operator pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,420
$22.80/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,740
$29.20/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$75,880
$36.48/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $60,740 $61,438
Nevada $71,410 $71,425 −$10,670
Wyoming $62,960 $67,925 −$2,220
Colorado $62,620 $60,765 −$1,880
Idaho $61,680 $64,590 −$940
Arizona $60,620 $60,212 +$120
New Mexico $52,000 $56,392 +$8,740

Heavy Equipment Operator in Utah: FAQ

How much do heavy equipment operators make in Utah?

Heavy equipment operators in Utah earn a median of $60,740 per year ($29.20 per hour), compared with $59,850 nationally.

Does Utah pay heavy equipment operators well?

At $60,740, Utah pays 1% above the national median for heavy equipment operators. An estimated 7,880 work in the state.

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