What are the main factors that influence an Excavator Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Excavator Operator's salary?

An Excavator Operator's salary grows with experience: a Heavy Equipment Operator I (0-1 years)earns $47,122, a Heavy Equipment Operator II (1-3 years)earns $53,165, a Heavy Equipment Operator III (3-5 years)earns $60,808, a Excavator Operator (5-7 years)earns $80,568,

What are the highest paying states for an Excavator Operator?

Excavator Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Excavator Operator roles are District of Columbia $86,979, California $86,649, Massachusetts $85,494. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Excavator Operator roles make?

Salaries for Excavator Operator level roles vary by specialization: Construction Equipment Operator IV: $77,500; Heavy Equipment Operator IV: $77,406; Excavator: $74,038; Construction Equipment Operator III: $58,500; Heavy Equipment Operator III: $58,422.

Excavator Operator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Excavator Operator make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Excavator Operator in Rhode Island is $81,448 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, an Excavator Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,336
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,969 to $93,429
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,250

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Excavator Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,429	$7,786	$1,797	$45
Average	$81,448	$6,787	$1,566	$39
25th Percentile	$72,969	$6,081	$1,403	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Excavator Operator Salaries

An Excavator Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Excavator Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Excavator Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,979.
California: $86,649.
Massachusetts: $85,494.

District of Columbia $86,979 California $86,649 Massachusetts $85,494 Washington $85,180 New Jersey $85,148 Alaska $85,038 Connecticut $83,954 New York $83,514

Hawaii $82,108 Rhode Island $81,448 Maryland $81,001 Minnesota $80,388 Colorado $80,152 Illinois $80,074 Oregon $79,775 Delaware $79,555

New Hampshire $79,417 Virginia $79,107 Pennsylvania $78,204 Nevada $77,748 North Dakota $77,599 Michigan $77,363 Wisconsin $77,277 Vermont $77,104

Texas $76,625 Maine $76,594 Arizona $76,546 Ohio $76,491 Georgia $75,769 Indiana $75,407 Wyoming $75,337 Utah $75,227

Iowa $75,180 Kansas $74,802 Louisiana $74,692 North Carolina $74,653 Missouri $74,637 Florida $74,331 Montana $74,166 Nebraska $74,009

Kentucky $73,923 South Carolina $73,608 Tennessee $73,412 Idaho $73,333 New Mexico $72,760 Oklahoma $72,634 Alabama $72,171 South Dakota $71,393

Arkansas $70,969 West Virginia $70,741 Mississippi $70,058

Top Paying Cities for Excavator Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $82,784
Albion: $81,409
Ashaway: $83,098

Adamsville, RI $82,784 Albion, RI $81,409 Ashaway, RI $83,098 Barrington, RI $81,409 Block Island, RI $82,666 Bradford, RI $83,043 Bristol, RI $81,331 Carolina, RI $82,368

Charlestown, RI $82,454 Chepachet, RI $81,252 Clayville, RI $81,331 Coventry, RI $81,252 West Greenwich, RI $81,197 East Greenwich, RI $81,307 Exeter, RI $83,043 Fiskeville, RI $81,409

Forestdale, RI $81,331 Foster, RI $81,197 Glendale, RI $81,197 Greene, RI $82,108 Greenville, RI $81,409 Harmony, RI $81,386 Harrisville, RI $81,252 Hope, RI $81,409

Hope Valley, RI $83,098 Hopkinton, RI $83,122 Jamestown, RI $82,289 Kenyon, RI $83,020 Little Compton, RI $82,752 Manville, RI $81,409 Mapleville, RI $81,197 Newport, RI $82,305

Middletown, RI $82,650 North Kingstown, RI $81,173 North Scituate, RI $81,386 Oakland, RI $81,276 Pascoag, RI $81,228 Pawtucket, RI $81,409 Central Falls, RI $81,409 Cumberland, RI $81,409

Lincoln, RI $81,409 Portsmouth, RI $81,975 Prudence Island, RI $81,252 Rockville, RI $83,122 Saunderstown, RI $82,336 Shannock, RI $82,996 Slatersville, RI $81,331 Slocum, RI $82,336

Tiverton, RI $82,807 Wakefield, RI $82,250 Kingston, RI $82,265 Narragansett, RI $82,281 Peace Dale, RI $82,250 Warren, RI $81,386 Warwick, RI $81,409 Westerly, RI $83,145

West Kingston, RI $82,313 West Warwick, RI $81,409 Wood River Junction, RI $83,043 Woonsocket, RI $81,331 North Smithfield, RI $81,386 Wyoming, RI $83,020 Providence, RI $81,409 Cranston, RI $81,409

North Providence, RI $81,409 East Providence, RI $81,409 Riverside, RI $81,409 Rumford, RI $81,409 Smithfield, RI $81,409 Johnston, RI $81,409

Excavator Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Excavator Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$72,969

Average $81,448/year

$93,429

$6,081

Average $6,787/month

$7,786

$1,403

Average $1,566/week

$1,797

$35

Average $39/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,429	$7,786	$1,797	$45
Average	$81,448	$6,787	$1,566	$39
25th Percentile	$72,969	$6,081	$1,403	$35

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