What is the salary of a Light Equipment Operator? In the United States, a Light Equipment Operator earns an average salary of $40,269. The salary range for a Light Equipment Operator is usually between $31,353 and $57,108 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $74,074. The highest Light Equipment Operator salary in the United States was $168,915. The average hourly pay for a Light Equipment Operator is $19.36.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Light Equipment Operator salary are California, with an average salary of $79,609, followed by Connecticut, with an average salary of $65,705, and New Jersey, with an average salary of $64,854. Employers paying the highest salary for a Light Equipment Operator job are San Diego (CA), Los Angeles (CA) and Fresno (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $91,094 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $84,515 |
| Fresno, CA | $72,834 |
| City of Des Moines, IA | $64,978 |
| City of Rochester Hills, MI | $63,003 |
| City of Oklahoma City, OK | $60,427 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $60,118 |
| La Crosse County, WI | $58,276 |
| City of Bristol, CT | $57,919 |
| City of Bettendorf, IA | $55,648 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Light Equip Operator | $41,424 |
| Light Equipment | $23,172 |
| Light Truck Driver | $46,845 |
| Light Equipment Mechanic | $84,906 |
| Light Equipment Operator/Streets | $72,423 |
| Lighting Specialist | $29,350 |
| Light Department | $78,985 |
| Light Rail Vehicle Operator | $40,689 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Light Equipment Operator and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $42,687 | 18 |
| Alabama | $25,419 | 1 |
| Arkansas | $40,268 | 4 |
| California | $79,609 | 87 |
| Colorado | $44,704 | 22 |
| Connecticut | $65,705 | 6 |
| Florida | $31,779 | 44 |
| Georgia | $33,604 | 11 |
| Iowa | $58,136 | 15 |
| Indiana | $45,578 | 28 |
| Kansas | $30,413 | 37 |
| Kentucky | $39,420 | 18 |
| Louisiana | $26,166 | 5 |
| Massachusetts | $51,129 | 18 |
| Maryland | $46,483 | 5 |
| Michigan | $60,826 | 16 |
| Minnesota | $55,136 | 12 |
| Mississippi | $30,532 | 2 |
| New Jersey | $64,854 | 4 |
| New Mexico | $40,994 | 24 |
| Ohio | $48,659 | 35 |
| Oklahoma | $38,991 | 16 |
| Oregon | $55,352 | 8 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,719 | 2 |
| Rhode Island | $40,168 | 9 |
| Tennessee | $32,855 | 39 |
| Texas | $30,939 | 119 |
| Utah | $4,008 | 14 |
| Washington | $52,810 | 6 |
| Wisconsin | $50,342 | 21 |
| West Virginia | $29,647 | 6 |
| Wyoming | $3,280 | 2 |
