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Heavy Equipment Operator salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for Heavy Equipment Operator roles in California, updated Oct 1, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Heavy Equipment Operator postings in California

  1. Lead Heavy Equipment OperatorAthens Services · Victorville, CA · $35.11/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Heavy Equipment OperatorWaste Connections · Avenal, CA · $22.00–$26.00/hr · Posted Sep 25, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Heavy Equipment OperatorWaste Connections · Costa Mesa, CA · $22.00–$24.00/hr · Posted Sep 25, 2026ApplyView posting
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Heavy Equipment Operator pay in other places

  1. United States$25.00/hr ($52K/yr) median · $23.00–$28.50/hr typical · 19 postingsUnited States: middle half $23.00–$28.50/hr, median $25.00/hr ($52K/yr)
  2. Canada$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median · $20.00–$20.00/hr typical · 7 postingsCanada: middle half $20.00–$20.00/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr)
  3. Alberta, Canada$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median · $20.00–$20.00/hr typical · 7 postingsAlberta, Canada: middle half $20.00–$20.00/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr)
  4. Fort McMurray, AB, Canada$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median · $20.00–$20.00/hr typical · 7 postingsFort McMurray, AB, Canada: middle half $20.00–$20.00/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make in California?

The median posted base pay for Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in California is $24.00/hr ($49.9K/yr), from 3 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Heavy Equipment Operator pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $23.00–$35.11/hr. The top 10% list $73K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $47.8K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Heavy Equipment Operator jobs?

The median here is $24.00/hr ($49.9K/yr), against $23.00/hr ($47.8K/yr) across all 27 postings for the role.

How many Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in California list pay?

3 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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