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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$29.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,118/year ($4,343/month) for a single filer
Heavy Equipment Operator pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,890 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 47-2073, “Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Heavy Equipment Operator salary of $62,150 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,118 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $62,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,278 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,754 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,118 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,343 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make in North Dakota?
- The median Heavy Equipment Operator salary in North Dakota is $62,150 per year ($29.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,180 and $76,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a Heavy Equipment Operator in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $62,150, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $52,118 per year ($4,343 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Heavy Equipment Operator jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 4,890 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota.