Average Equipment Operator, Public Works with Training Skills Hourly Pay

$20.69
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
25%
$18.55
MEDIAN
$20.69
75%
$25.86

The average hourly pay for an Equipment Operator, Public Works is $20.69 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$19 - $26
Total Pay
$39k - $54k
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What Do Equipment Operator, Public Works Do?

Equipment Operator, Public Works Tasks
  • Operate equipment safely to complete tasks like pouring concrete, installing drainage or patching roads.
  • Clean, maintain and repair fences, bridges, manholes, drainage and sewer lines.
  • Inspect site, add warning signs, and ensure safety of workers and the public while using machinery.
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How can Equipment Operator, Public Works increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Equipment Operator, Public Works is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Equipment Operator, Public Works that oversees more junior Equipment Operator, Public Works, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.