Excavator Operator Salary in Lafayette, Louisiana

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How much does an Excavator Operator make in Lafayette, LA? The average Excavator Operator salary in Lafayette, LA is $72,256 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $60,706 and $82,400. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Experienced Excavator Operator (Rotobec Heads & Saws)
Arbor Pro of Mississippi, Inc. - RICHMOND , VA
Location. Richmond, VA. Job Type. . Full-Time. Salary: $23-$34. Job Description. We are seeking an experienced. . Excavator Operator. . with expertise in op
- 1 day ago
Excavator Operator with Barge Experience
Grillot Construction, LLC - MARION , NC
Job Description: Excavator Operator with Barge Experience. Job Title. Excavator Operator (Barge Operations). Job Location. Western North Carolina. Job Type. Ful
- 2 days ago
Fitter-Machine Operator 2nd Shift
Burton Mill Solutions - RIDGEFIELD , WA
In 2021, Burton Mill Solutions and USNR merged to form WTI. In doing so, Burton Mill Solutions and its affiliates have become the world’s most comprehensive sup
- 14 days ago
CDL A Owner Operator
Keystone Freight Corp. / National Retail Transport - AWENDAW , SC
Company Overview. NRS, our parent company for National Retail Transportation (NRT) is our leading provider of transportation logistics services, and a family-ow
- 2 days ago
CDL A Owner Operator
Keystone Freight Corp. / National Retail Transport - CHARLESTON , SC
Company Overview. NRS, our parent company for National Retail Transportation (NRT) is our leading provider of transportation logistics services, and a family-ow
- 2 days ago
CDL A Owner Operator
Keystone Freight Corp. / National Retail Transport - COTTAGEVILLE , SC
Company Overview. NRS, our parent company for National Retail Transportation (NRT) is our leading provider of transportation logistics services, and a family-ow
- 2 days ago

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60706
82400
72256

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
61690
85846
74250
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Excavator Operator in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Excavator Operator ranges from $60,706 to $82,400 with the average base salary of $72,256. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,690 to $85,846 with the average total cash compensation of $74,250.

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About Lafayette, Louisiana    Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). Accordin....More

Lafayette, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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