Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment) Salary in Georgia
Median Annual Salary
$46,380
$22.30/hr
Salary Range
$34,210 – $61,480
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
15,720
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.1%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$49,817
real purchasing power
21% below the national median ($58,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$34,210 (entry)$46,380 (median)$61,480 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+10.9%
$5,095 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $48,240 | 8,070 |
| Hinesville | $47,320 | 70 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $46,980 | 830 |
| Savannah | $46,980 | 760 |
| Warner Robins | $46,950 | 220 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $46,600 | 170 |
| Columbus | $44,670 | 490 |
| Gainesville | $44,670 | 270 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $44,150 | 340 |
| Dalton | $43,870 | 140 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $42,440 | 220 |
| Albany | $41,570 | 270 |
| Valdosta | $38,310 | 200 |
| Rome | $35,490 | 150 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.