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Excavator backhoe operator salary
Average excavator backhoe operator salary
$45,041
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Average excavator backhoe operator salary by state
Highest paying states for excavator backhoe operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $57,530 | $27.66 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $57,439 | $27.61 |
| 3 | Delaware | $54,443 | $26.17 |
| 4 | Nevada | $51,909 | $24.96 |
| 5 | Alaska | $48,597 | $23.36 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $57,120 | $27.46 |
| 7 | Montana | $45,785 | $22.01 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $52,123 | $25.06 |
| 9 | Vermont | $56,522 | $27.17 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $45,817 | $22.03 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $57,267 | $27.53 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $44,199 | $21.25 |
| 13 | Maine | $45,045 | $21.66 |
| 14 | Maryland | $52,785 | $25.38 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $42,246 | $20.31 |
| 16 | Ohio | $45,145 | $21.70 |
| 17 | Idaho | $41,730 | $20.06 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $45,374 | $21.81 |
| 19 | Iowa | $40,856 | $19.64 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $44,881 | $21.58 |
| 21 | Oregon | $43,905 | $21.11 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $43,911 | $21.11 |
| 23 | Kentucky | $41,425 | $19.92 |
| 24 | New York | $48,125 | $23.14 |
| 25 | Utah | $40,296 | $19.37 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $40,012 | $19.24 |
| 27 | Washington | $43,912 | $21.11 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $41,317 | $19.86 |
| 29 | Michigan | $41,534 | $19.97 |
| 30 | Colorado | $42,617 | $20.49 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $41,822 | $20.11 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $41,901 | $20.14 |
| 33 | Indiana | $39,931 | $19.20 |
| 34 | Illinois | $41,489 | $19.95 |
| 35 | Kansas | $38,062 | $18.30 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $37,287 | $17.93 |
| 37 | Virginia | $39,678 | $19.08 |
| 38 | California | $42,310 | $20.34 |
| 39 | Arizona | $39,771 | $19.12 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $37,399 | $17.98 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $34,876 | $16.77 |
| 42 | Missouri | $39,585 | $19.03 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $38,265 | $18.40 |
| 44 | Texas | $34,991 | $16.82 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $35,724 | $17.18 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $35,507 | $17.07 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $34,600 | $16.63 |
| 48 | Alabama | $34,289 | $16.49 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $34,837 | $16.75 |
| 50 | Georgia | $33,032 | $15.88 |
| 51 | Florida | $32,270 | $15.51 |
Excavator backhoe operator salary details
An excavator backhoe operator's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $60,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an excavator backhoe operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $60,000 | $5,000 | $29 |
| 75th Percentile | $52,000 | $4,333 | $25 |
| Average | $45,041 | $3,753 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 10th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
Highest paying excavator backhoe operator jobs
The highest paying types of excavator backhoe operators are foreman/operator, excavator, and track hoe operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | $37,928 | $3,161 | $18.23 | 159,077 |
| Labour Operator | $34,180 | $2,848 | $16.43 | 61,894 |
| Excavator Operator | $46,102 | $3,842 | $22.16 | 36,584 |
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Excavator backhoe operator salary trends
The average excavator backhoe operator salary has risen by $9,671 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average excavator backhoe operator earned $35,370 annually, but today, they earn $45,041 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for excavator backhoe operators over the last decade.
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Average excavator backhoe operator salary over time
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Excavator backhoe operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,000 | $21.65 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | $42,600 | $20.48 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $41,900 | $20.14 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $40,200 | $19.33 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $38,800 | $18.67 | +2.4% |
Recently added excavator backhoe operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundt Construction | Backhoe Operator/I-10/ | Tucson, AZ | 06/29/2025 | $58,436 |
| ARS | Backhoe Operator | Cleveland, OH | 06/16/2025 | $50,088 |
| Sundt Construction | Backhoe Operator/I-10/ | Tucson, AZ | 05/28/2025 | $58,436 |
| Matrix Service Co | Iptw Backhoe Operator | Montgomery, MI | 03/27/2025 | $62,610 |
| Martin Construction Inc. | Backhoe Operator (Water/Sewer Installation and Backfills) | Denver, CO | 03/27/2025 | $56,349 |
| MP Nexlevel | Backhoe Operator | San Carlos, CA | 03/26/2025 | $52,175 |
| American Track | Backhoe Operator | Salt Lake City, UT | 03/08/2025 | $41,740 |
| City of Pharr (Tx | Backhoe Operator | Pharr, TX | 02/24/2025 | $30,600 |
| Matrix Service Company | Iptw Backhoe Operator | Ione, CA | 02/19/2025 | $62,610 |
| MP Nexlevel, LLC | Backhoe Operator | San Carlos, CA | 02/17/2025 | $52,175 |
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