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![Machine Operator](/career-icons/machine-operator.svg)

# Heavy Equipment Operator

Operate heavy machinery such as bulldozers, backhoes, and excavators for construction, mining, and infrastructure projects.

Salary Range

$40,000 – $70,000

per year (10th–90th percentile)

Growth Outlook

Average Growth

2024–2034 projected

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