Heavy Equipment Operator Washington, DC
Heavy Equipment Operator salary in Washington, DC
Typical pay
$57,600a year
Based on jobs in the Washington area
From 36 current job postings, updated Nov 13, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
There are not enough current Heavy Equipment Operator job postings with pay listed in Washington, DC yet. We show pay once at least 10 postings list it.
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Typical pay by city in District of Columbia
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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 21 job postings$44k $60k
Typical: $48k
Most new hires start near the low end.
- Experienced 5 job postings
- Senior 0 job postings
- Lead or manager 2 job postings
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Starting out: most postings pay $44k to $60k a year, typically $48k.
Most new hires start near the low end.
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Cost of living in Washington, DC
About $6,212 a month for 1 adult, 1 bedroom rental, a car, taxes included. Everyday prices run about 9% above the US average.
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How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make in Washington, DC?
Not enough current postings list pay here yet. Based on jobs in the Washington area, employers typically offer $57,600 a year for Heavy Equipment Operator roles. 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 place's own number when at least 40 postings list pay.
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