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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$24.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,545/year ($3,545/month) for a single filer
Heavy Equipment Operator pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,860 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 47-2073, “Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Heavy Equipment Operator salary of $51,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,545 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $51,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,024 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,955 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,176 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,545 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,545 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make in Louisiana?
- The median Heavy Equipment Operator salary in Louisiana is $51,700 per year ($24.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,440 and $62,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $51,700, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $42,545 per year ($3,545 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Heavy Equipment Operator jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 7,860 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.