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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Idaho (2026)
$29.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,324/year ($4,110/month) for a single filer
Heavy Equipment Operator pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,270 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Idaho (occupation code 47-2073, “Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Heavy Equipment Operator salary of $61,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,324 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $61,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,222 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,719 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$2,416 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,324 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,110 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make in Idaho?
- The median Heavy Equipment Operator salary in Idaho is $61,680 per year ($29.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,590 and $75,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $61,680, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $49,324 per year ($4,110 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Heavy Equipment Operator jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 4,270 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Idaho in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Idaho state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Idaho.