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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$38.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,641/year ($5,053/month) for a single filer
Heavy Equipment Operator pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $55,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,590 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 47-2073, “Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Heavy Equipment Operator salary of $79,130 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,641 — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
| Gross (median) | $79,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,579 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,053 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$3,857 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,641 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,053 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make in Minnesota?
- The median Heavy Equipment Operator salary in Minnesota is $79,130 per year ($38.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,310 and $95,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $79,130, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $60,641 per year ($5,053 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
- How many Heavy Equipment Operator jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 8,590 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.