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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Heavy Equipment Technician in Iowa is $63,101 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.
However, a Heavy Equipment Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Heavy Equipment Technician Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $69,982 | $5,832 | $1,346 | $34 |
| Average | $63,101 | $5,258 | $1,213 | $30 |
| 25th Percentile | $56,696 | $4,725 | $1,090 | $27 |
Richarz Repair LLC - Larchwood, IA
Stan Houston Equipment - Sioux City, IA
EquipmentShare - Waterloo, IA
EquipmentShare - Council Bluffs, IA
A Heavy Equipment Technician'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.
Experience is a primary driver of a Heavy Equipment Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Shop Serv... Level Heavy Equipment Technician | $53,109 |
| Heavy Equ... Level Heavy Equipment Technician | $63,545 |
| Shop Serv... Level Heavy Equipment Technician | $71,358 |
| Shop Serv... Level Heavy Equipment Technician | $85,631 |
| Shop Serv... Level Heavy Equipment Technician | $93,369 |
What Am I Worth?
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 Heavy Equipment Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Heavy Equipment Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 38% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Heavy Equipment Technician positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Heavy Equipment Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy & Utilities | $75,721 | $36.0 | 20% |
| Aerospace & Defense | $70,673 | $34.0 | 12% |
| Construction | $66,256 | $32.0 | 5% |
Understanding how a Heavy Equipment Technician'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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $69,982 | $5,832 | $1,346 | $34 |
| Average | $63,101 | $5,258 | $1,213 | $30 |
| 25th Percentile | $56,696 | $4,725 | $1,090 | $27 |
Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Heavy Equipment Technician job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.
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