Heavy Equipment Trade Salaries (2025)
Compare wages across 3 heavy equipment trades. National median pay, Trade Pay Scores, and 5-year growth rates.
3
Trades
$65,942
Avg Median
446,997
Total Jobs
+8.3%
5yr Growth
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Heavy Equipment Trades by Salary
| Rank | Trade | Median | Grade | 5yr Growth | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pile Driver Operator | $73,688 | C | +6% | 130,092 |
| 2 | Crane Operator | $67,153 | C | +11% | 173,474 |
| 3 | Heavy Equipment Operator | $56,984 | C | +8% | 143,431 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The highest paying heavy equipment trade is Pile Driver Operator with a national median salary of $73,688. This is based on 2025 BLS occupational wage data across 30 metro areas.
There are approximately 446,997 heavy equipment trade positions across 3 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average median salary is $65,942.
Heavy Equipment trades have seen an average wage growth of 8.3% over the past 5 years. This represents steady, reliable growth.
Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS)
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Wage data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. Trades grouped by occupational category.