What are the main factors that influence a Ground Equipment Operator's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Ground Equipment Operator?

The Media industry offers the highest average compensation for Ground Equipment Operator roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Ground Equipment Operator's salary?

A Ground Equipment Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $43,800 for beginners, reaching about $55,236 at mid-level, and approach $86,243 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Ground Equipment Operator?

Ground Equipment Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Ground Equipment Operator roles are District of Columbia $51,621, California $51,425, Massachusetts $50,740. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Ground Equipment Operator roles make?

Salaries for Ground Equipment Operator level roles vary by specialization: Equipment Operator: $70,923; Aerospace Ground Equipment: $56,814; Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician: $55,059; Ground Support Equipment Mechanic: $52,929; Equipment Operator-Crane: $52,100.

Ground Equipment Operator Salary in Connecticut

How much does a Ground Equipment Operator make in Connecticut? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Ground Equipment Operator in Connecticut is $49,826 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Ground Equipment Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,357
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,167 to $55,339
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,925

10% $40,925

50% (Median) $49,826

90% $60,357

Ground Equipment Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,339	$4,612	$1,064	$27
Average	$49,826	$4,152	$958	$24
25th Percentile	$45,167	$3,764	$869	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Ground Equipment Operator Salaries

A Ground Equipment 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 Experience Level Affects Ground Equipment Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Ground Equipment Operator'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,800
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,678
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,236
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,342
Expert (over 8 years): $86,243

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Machine Operator I	less than 1 year	$43,800
Ground Equipment Operator	1-2 years	$48,678
Machine Operator III	2-4 years	$55,236
Machine Operator IV	5-8 years	$59,342
Machine Operator Supervisor	over 8 years	$86,243

How Do Ground Equipment 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 Ground Equipment Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $51,621.
California: $51,425.
Massachusetts: $50,740.

District of Columbia $51,621 California $51,425 Massachusetts $50,740 Washington $50,554 New Jersey $50,535 Alaska $50,470 Connecticut $49,826 New York $49,565

Hawaii $48,731 Rhode Island $48,339 Maryland $48,073 Minnesota $47,710 Colorado $47,570 Illinois $47,523 Oregon $47,346 Delaware $47,215

New Hampshire $47,133 Virginia $46,950 Pennsylvania $46,413 Nevada $46,143 North Dakota $46,054 Michigan $45,915 Wisconsin $45,863 Vermont $45,761

Texas $45,476 Maine $45,458 Arizona $45,430 Ohio $45,397 Georgia $44,968 Indiana $44,754 Wyoming $44,712 Utah $44,646

Iowa $44,618 Kansas $44,395 Louisiana $44,329 North Carolina $44,306 Missouri $44,297 Florida $44,115 Montana $44,017 Nebraska $43,924

Kentucky $43,873 South Carolina $43,686 Tennessee $43,569 Idaho $43,523 New Mexico $43,183 Oklahoma $43,108 Alabama $42,833 South Dakota $42,371

Arkansas $42,119 West Virginia $41,984 Mississippi $41,579

Top Paying Cities for Ground Equipment Operator

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:

Old Mystic: $49,036
Oneco: $48,910
Avon: $49,130

Old Mystic, CT $49,036

Oneco, CT $48,910

Avon, CT $49,130

Bloomfield, CT $49,158

Windsor, CT $49,159

Bristol, CT $49,154

Burlington, CT $49,151

Broad Brook, CT $48,885

Canaan, CT $48,918

Canton, CT $49,106

Canton Center, CT $49,092

Colebrook, CT $48,919

Collinsville, CT $49,102

East Berlin, CT $49,076

East Canaan, CT $48,973

East Glastonbury, CT $49,158

East Granby, CT $48,891

East Hartland, CT $48,766

East Windsor Hill, CT $49,121

Ellington, CT $48,778

Farmington, CT $49,077

Falls Village, CT $49,085

Glastonbury, CT $49,160

Granby, CT $48,791

Berlin, CT $49,072

Lakeville, CT $49,127

Manchester, CT $49,154

Bolton, CT $49,091

New Britain, CT $49,057

New Hartford, CT $49,143

Norfolk, CT $49,040

North Canton, CT $49,055

North Granby, CT $48,647

Pine Meadow, CT $49,099

Plainville, CT $49,076

Barkhamsted, CT $49,001

Poquonock, CT $49,121

Riverton, CT $48,940

Vernon Rockville, CT $49,024

Rocky Hill, CT $49,105

Salisbury, CT $48,797

Sharon, CT $49,499

Simsbury, CT $49,086

Somers, CT $48,376

Somersville, CT $48,367

South Glastonbury, CT $49,147

South Windsor, CT $49,140

North Windham, CT $49,025

Pomfret Center, CT $48,973

Putnam, CT $48,945

Quinebaug, CT $48,960

Rogers, CT $48,943

Scotland, CT $49,027

South Willington, CT $48,904

South Windham, CT $49,037

South Woodstock, CT $48,968

Storrs Mansfield, CT $48,998

Thompson, CT $48,955

Ashford, CT $48,913

Willington, CT $48,897

Windham, CT $49,030

Woodstock, CT $48,954

Woodstock Valley, CT $48,934

New London, CT $49,038

Baltic, CT $49,027

Canterbury, CT $49,006

Central Village, CT $48,968

East Lyme, CT $49,054

Bozrah, CT $49,032

Gales Ferry, CT $49,035

Gilman, CT $49,042

Mashantucket, CT $49,030

Ledyard, CT $49,034

Groton, CT $49,038

Hanover, CT $49,026

Jewett City, CT $49,024

Montville, CT $49,037

Moosup, CT $48,944

Mystic, CT $49,036

Niantic, CT $49,051

North Stonington, CT $49,012

Norwich, CT $49,024

Preston, CT $49,024

Oakdale, CT $49,050

Old Lyme, CT $49,145

Stafford, CT $48,697

Stafford Springs, CT $48,721

Staffordville, CT $48,650

Suffield, CT $48,330

Taconic, CT $48,976

Tariffville, CT $49,000

Enfield, CT $48,320

Tolland, CT $48,879

Unionville, CT $49,118

East Windsor, CT $48,821

Weatogue, CT $49,132

West Granby, CT $48,895

West Hartland, CT $48,784

West Simsbury, CT $49,080

West Suffield, CT $48,339

Winchester Center, CT $49,085

Windsor Locks, CT $48,823

Winsted, CT $49,081

Hartford, CT $49,202

West Hartford, CT $49,160

East Hartford, CT $49,198

Wethersfield, CT $49,157

Newington, CT $49,067

Plainfield, CT $48,989

Quaker Hill, CT $49,038

South Lyme, CT $49,084

Sterling, CT $48,897

Stonington, CT $49,026

Pawcatuck, CT $48,999

Taftville, CT $49,024

Uncasville, CT $49,035

Versailles, CT $49,022

Voluntown, CT $48,986

Waterford, CT $49,039

Wauregan, CT $48,964

West Mystic, CT $49,037

Yantic, CT $49,028

Ansonia, CT $50,016

Beacon Falls, CT $49,883

Botsford, CT $50,802

Branford, CT $49,547

Cheshire, CT $49,455

Centerbrook, CT $49,298

Chester, CT $49,298

Clinton, CT $49,512

Cobalt, CT $49,163

Colchester, CT $49,116

Cromwell, CT $49,103

Deep River, CT $49,327

Derby, CT $50,245

Killingworth, CT $49,450

Salem, CT $49,079

Durham, CT $49,329

East Haddam, CT $49,188

East Hampton, CT $49,179

Essex, CT $49,254

Guilford, CT $49,591

Haddam, CT $49,282

Hadlyme, CT $49,214

Hawleyville, CT $50,674

Higganum, CT $49,294

Ivoryton, CT $49,307

Madison, CT $49,531

Marion, CT $49,320

Marlborough, CT $49,148

Meriden, CT $49,188

Middlefield, CT $49,224

Middle Haddam, CT $49,197

Middletown, CT $49,167

Milford, CT $50,948

Milldale, CT $49,240

Monroe, CT $51,456

Moodus, CT $49,201

Newtown, CT $50,773

North Branford, CT $49,532

Northford, CT $49,524

North Haven, CT $49,487

North Westchester, CT $49,111

Old Saybrook, CT $49,274

Orange, CT $49,716

Oxford, CT $50,276

Plantsville, CT $49,237

Portland, CT $49,142

Rockfall, CT $49,169

Sandy Hook, CT $50,729

Seymour, CT $50,043

Shelton, CT $51,296

South Britain, CT $50,461

Southbury, CT $50,444

Southington, CT $49,109

Stevenson, CT $51,565

Wallingford, CT $49,439

Stratford, CT $52,277

Westbrook, CT $49,397

New Haven, CT $49,416

East Haven, CT $49,439

Hamden, CT $49,483

West Haven, CT $49,459

Bethany, CT $49,670

Woodbridge, CT $49,563

Willimantic, CT $49,038

Abington, CT $48,967

Amston, CT $49,089

Andover, CT $49,068

Ballouville, CT $48,924

Brooklyn, CT $48,966

Chaplin, CT $49,008

Columbia, CT $49,072

Coventry, CT $49,042

Danielson, CT $48,908

Dayville, CT $48,910

Eastford, CT $48,945

East Killingly, CT $48,861

East Woodstock, CT $48,962

Fabyan, CT $48,963

Grosvenor Dale, CT $48,963

Hampton, CT $48,992

Hebron, CT $49,098

Lebanon, CT $49,055

Mansfield Center, CT $49,012

Mansfield Depot, CT $49,014

North Franklin, CT $49,032

North Grosvenordale, CT $48,967

Pomfret, CT $48,970

Bridgeport, CT $52,413

Trumbull, CT $52,132

Easton, CT $52,102

Waterbury, CT $49,616

Prospect, CT $49,603

Wolcott, CT $49,327

Bantam, CT $49,793

Bethlehem, CT $49,903

Cornwall, CT $49,556

Cornwall Bridge, CT $49,844

Gaylordsville, CT $50,295

Goshen, CT $49,430

Kent, CT $49,944

Lakeside, CT $49,848

Litchfield, CT $49,615

Middlebury, CT $49,962

Morris, CT $49,767

Naugatuck, CT $49,838

New Milford, CT $50,447

New Preston Marble Dale, CT $50,033

Northfield, CT $49,449

Oakville, CT $49,651

Pequabuck, CT $49,270

Plymouth, CT $49,432

Roxbury, CT $50,410

Sherman, CT $50,506

South Kent, CT $50,059

Terryville, CT $49,307

Thomaston, CT $49,507

Torrington, CT $49,291

Harwinton, CT $49,305

Washington, CT $50,139

Washington Depot, CT $50,172

Watertown, CT $49,720

West Cornwall, CT $49,405

Woodbury, CT $50,109

Bethel, CT $50,733

Brookfield, CT $50,652

Cos Cob, CT $52,863

Danbury, CT $50,660

New Fairfield, CT $50,660

Darien, CT $52,848

Fairfield, CT $52,382

Georgetown, CT $51,964

Greenwich, CT $52,823

Greens Farms, CT $52,352

New Canaan, CT $52,627

Norwalk, CT $52,661

Old Greenwich, CT $52,863

Redding Center, CT $51,469

Redding Ridge, CT $51,469

Ridgefield, CT $51,016

Riverside, CT $52,861

Westport, CT $52,352

Weston, CT $52,137

Southport, CT $52,370

Redding, CT $51,354

Wilton, CT $52,190

Stamford, CT $52,875

Bridgewater, CT $50,582

Ground Equipment Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ground Equipment Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Media and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Ground Equipment Operator positions in MFG Durable or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Ground Equipment Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Ground Equipment Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Media	$64,774	$31.0	30%
Insurance	$62,283	$30.0	25%
Construction	$59,792	$29.0	20%
Financial Services	$57,300	$28.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$54,809	$26.0	10%

Ground Equipment Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Ground Equipment 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.

$45,167

Average $49,826/year

$55,339

$3,764

Average $4,152/month

$4,612

$869

Average $958/week

$1,064

$22

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,339	$4,612	$1,064	$27
Average	$49,826	$4,152	$958	$24
25th Percentile	$45,167	$3,764	$869	$22

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