Job outlook for heavy machine operators in the United States

Heavy machine operator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected heavy machine operator job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.

• About 32,600 new jobs for heavy machine operators are projected over the next decade.

• Heavy machine operator salaries have increased 16% for heavy machine operators in the last 5 years.

• There are over 334,206 heavy machine operators currently employed in the United States.

• There are 73,011 active heavy machine operator job openings in the US.

• The average heavy machine operator salary is $38,232.

Compare the number of heavy machine operator jobs and the average heavy machine operator salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of heavy machine operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where heavy machine operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.