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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Ohio (2026)
$31.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,290/year ($4,441/month) for a single filer
Heavy Equipment Operator pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $92,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,920 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Ohio (occupation code 47-2073, “Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Heavy Equipment Operator salary of $64,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,290 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $64,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,613 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,968 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$1,069 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,290 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,441 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make in Ohio?
- The median Heavy Equipment Operator salary in Ohio is $64,940 per year ($31.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,430 and $92,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $64,940, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $53,290 per year ($4,441 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Heavy Equipment Operator jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 16,920 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.