Heavy Equipment Operator Washington
Heavy Equipment Operator salary in Washington
Typical pay
$78,000a year
Most Heavy Equipment Operators earn $60k to $86k a year
From 12 current job postings, updated Nov 12, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median Heavy Equipment Operator salary in Washington is $78,000 a year. Most job postings pay $59,800 to $85,700. From 12 current job postings, updated Nov 12, 2026.
How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make an hour?
A Heavy Equipment Operator in Washington typically makes about $37.50 an hour. Most job postings pay $28.75 to $41.23.
How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make a year?
A Heavy Equipment Operator in Washington typically makes about $78,000 a year. Most job postings pay $59,800 to $85,700.
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Typical pay by city in Washington
Back to the whole USWashington
$78k typical, most $60k to $86k
| Bellingham, WA | – | – | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WA | – | – | 0 |
| Kennewick, WA | – | – | 0 |
| Lewiston, ID | – | – | 0 |
| Longview, WA | – | – | 0 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | – | – | 2 |
| Olympia, WA | – | – | 0 |
| Portland, OR | – | – | 6 |
| Seattle, WA | – | – | 5 |
| Spokane, WA | – | – | 1 |
| Wenatchee, WA | – | – | 0 |
| Yakima, WA | – | – | 2 |
Pay advertised in current postings, per year. Postings are those that list pay.
Pay by experience level
What most job postings pay at each stage. The dot is typical pay.
- Starting out 10 job postings$52k $70k
Typical: $58k
Most new hires start near the low end.
- Experienced 1 job postings
Not enough postings yet (we show pay once 10 postings list it)
- Senior 0 job postings
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- Lead or manager 0 job postings
Not enough postings yet (we show pay once 10 postings list it)
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Starting out: most postings pay $52k to $70k a year, typically $58k.
Most new hires start near the low end.
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Pay by employer and level
Typical yearly pay at the employers with the most postings that list pay. A dash means fewer than 10 of their postings at that level list pay.
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Cost of living in Washington
About $5,394 a month for 1 adult, 1 bedroom rental, a car, taxes included.Everyday prices run about 7% above the US average.
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How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make in Washington?
Employers hiring now typically offer $78,000 a year for Heavy Equipment Operator roles in Washington. These numbers come from the pay employers list in their job postings, so they show what is on offer today rather than what people earned last year. We only show a number when at least 10 postings list pay.
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