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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Washington (2026)
$39.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,306/year ($5,525/month) for a single filer
Heavy Equipment Operator pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $57,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $114,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $125,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,290 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Washington (occupation code 47-2073, “Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Heavy Equipment Operator salary of $81,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $66,306 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $81,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,144 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,250 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,306 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,525 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make in Washington?
- The median Heavy Equipment Operator salary in Washington is $81,700 per year ($39.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,390 and $114,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Washington?
- On the median salary of $81,700, a single filer in Washington takes home about $66,306 per year ($5,525 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Heavy Equipment Operator jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 10,290 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.