Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment) Salary in Virginia
Median Annual Salary
$52,240
$25.11/hr
Salary Range
$39,580 – $73,800
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
11,280
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.1%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$50,473
real purchasing power
11% below the national median ($58,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$39,580 (entry)$52,240 (median)$73,800 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+10.9%
$5,095 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $51,130 | 300 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $49,860 | 2,200 |
| Richmond | $49,390 | 2,210 |
| Harrisonburg | $49,120 | 230 |
| Winchester | $48,760 | 250 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $48,700 | 420 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $47,660 | 130 |
| Lynchburg | $46,890 | 200 |
| Roanoke | $46,710 | 410 |
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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.