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 $41,271 for beginners, reaching about $52,047 at mid-level, and approach $81,264 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 Virginia

How much does a Ground Equipment Operator make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Ground Equipment Operator in Virginia is $46,950 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,873
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,559 to $52,144
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,562

10% $38,562

50% (Median) $46,950

90% $56,873

Ground Equipment Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,144	$4,345	$1,003	$25
Average	$46,950	$3,912	$903	$23
25th Percentile	$42,559	$3,547	$818	$20

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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): $41,271
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,868
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,047
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,916
Expert (over 8 years): $81,264

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Machine Operator I	less than 1 year	$41,271
Ground Equipment Operator	1-2 years	$45,868
Machine Operator III	2-4 years	$52,047
Machine Operator IV	5-8 years	$55,916
Machine Operator Supervisor	over 8 years	$81,264

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:

Ivanhoe: $43,178
Lambsburg: $43,270
Laurel Fork: $43,318

Ivanhoe, VA $43,178

Lambsburg, VA $43,270

Laurel Fork, VA $43,318

Marion, VA $42,953

Max Meadows, VA $43,246

Meadowview, VA $42,566

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $42,911

Rocky Gap, VA $42,934

Ruther Glen, VA $45,290

Sealston, VA $46,462

Sharps, VA $45,091

Spotsylvania, VA $45,713

Sparta, VA $45,474

Stafford, VA $47,803

Stratford, VA $45,973

Tappahannock, VA $45,370

Thornburg, VA $45,863

Unionville, VA $45,119

Village, VA $45,313

Warsaw, VA $45,474

Weems, VA $44,581

Sandy Point, VA $45,533

White Stone, VA $44,457

Wicomico Church, VA $44,781

Woodford, VA $45,676

Zacata, VA $45,831

Winchester, VA $45,615

Bentonville, VA $45,224

Berryville, VA $46,273

Boyce, VA $46,358

Brucetown, VA $45,646

Chester Gap, VA $46,088

Clear Brook, VA $45,416

Cross Junction, VA $43,943

Fishers Hill, VA $44,575

Flint Hill, VA $45,838

Front Royal, VA $45,864

Gore, VA $44,189

Hume, VA $46,457

Huntly, VA $45,915

Strasburg, VA $44,401

Linden, VA $46,570

Markham, VA $46,560

Maurertown, VA $43,797

Middletown, VA $45,268

Millwood, VA $46,275

Rileyville, VA $44,718

Earlysville, VA $44,062

Esmont, VA $43,655

Faber, VA $43,461

Fishersville, VA $43,866

Free Union, VA $43,990

Gordonsville, VA $44,451

Greenwood, VA $43,813

Ivy, VA $44,081

Keene, VA $43,831

Keswick, VA $44,168

Locust Dale, VA $44,650

Lovingston, VA $42,995

Lyndhurst, VA $43,319

Montpelier Station, VA $44,461

Nellysford, VA $43,369

North Garden, VA $43,788

Orange, VA $44,896

Palmyra, VA $44,187

Piney River, VA $42,795

Quinque, VA $44,175

Roseland, VA $42,960

Ruckersville, VA $44,156

Schuyler, VA $43,501

Shipman, VA $42,989

Somerset, VA $44,463

Stanardsville, VA $44,028

Troy, VA $44,236

Tyro, VA $43,077

Waynesboro, VA $43,933

White Hall, VA $44,011

Woodberry Forest, VA $44,635

Achilles, VA $43,957

Amelia Court House, VA $44,773

Ark, VA $44,237

Arvonia, VA $43,844

Ashland, VA $45,209

Aylett, VA $45,230

Barhamsville, VA $44,579

Beaumont, VA $44,763

Beaverdam, VA $45,205

Bena, VA $43,944

Bohannon, VA $44,124

Bremo Bluff, VA $44,129

Bruington, VA $45,140

Bumpass, VA $45,136

Cardinal, VA $44,144

Cartersville, VA $44,494

Charles City, VA $44,858

Christchurch, VA $44,492

Church View, VA $44,595

Cobbs Creek, VA $44,266

Columbia, VA $44,378

Crozier, VA $45,061

Cumberland, VA $44,132

Deltaville, VA $44,303

Diggs, VA $44,142

Redwood, VA $42,959

Rich Creek, VA $43,105

Ridgeway, VA $43,405

Riner, VA $43,101

Ripplemead, VA $42,989

Rocky Mount, VA $42,997

Salem, VA $42,788

Sandy Level, VA $43,089

Shawsville, VA $42,920

Spencer, VA $43,395

Staffordsville, VA $43,179

Stanleytown, VA $43,477

Stuart, VA $43,383

Thaxton, VA $42,868

Troutville, VA $42,852

Union Hall, VA $43,005

Vesta, VA $43,328

Villamont, VA $42,847

Vinton, VA $42,767

Wirtz, VA $42,872

Woolwine, VA $43,298

Bristol, VA $41,712

Abingdon, VA $42,330

Andover, VA $42,204

Appalachia, VA $42,204

Bee, VA $42,726

Ben Hur, VA $42,379

Big Stone Gap, VA $41,828

Birchleaf, VA $42,768

Blackwater, VA $41,880

Castlewood, VA $42,002

Cleveland, VA $42,513

Clinchco, VA $42,730

Clintwood, VA $42,682

Coeburn, VA $42,275

Damascus, VA $42,662

Dante, VA $42,515

Davenport, VA $42,809

Dryden, VA $41,965

Duffield, VA $41,610

Dungannon, VA $41,761

East Stone Gap, VA $41,916

Ewing, VA $42,915

Fort Blackmore, VA $41,494

Gate City, VA $41,211

Haysi, VA $42,975

Hiltons, VA $41,308

Honaker, VA $42,750

Jonesville, VA $42,483

Keokee, VA $42,089

Lebanon, VA $42,347

Mc Clure, VA $42,523

Mendota, VA $41,725

Nickelsville, VA $41,550

Nora, VA $42,411

Norton, VA $42,250

Pennington Gap, VA $42,079

Pound, VA $42,424

Rosedale, VA $42,703

Rose Hill, VA $42,840

Saint Charles, VA $42,326

Saint Paul, VA $42,271

Weber City, VA $41,085

Whitetop, VA $42,829

Wise, VA $42,363

Pulaski, VA $43,289

Atkins, VA $42,923

Austinville, VA $43,270

Barren Springs, VA $43,307

Bastian, VA $42,929

Bland, VA $43,030

Broadford, VA $42,885

Cana, VA $43,336

Ceres, VA $42,888

Chilhowie, VA $42,874

Cripple Creek, VA $43,068

Crockett, VA $43,058

Draper, VA $43,253

Dugspur, VA $43,285

Elk Creek, VA $43,038

Emory, VA $42,753

Fancy Gap, VA $43,299

Fries, VA $43,182

Galax, VA $43,252

Glade Spring, VA $42,668

Rural Retreat, VA $43,003

Saltville, VA $42,893

Speedwell, VA $43,031

Sugar Grove, VA $42,934

Tannersville, VA $42,859

Troutdale, VA $42,903

Willis, VA $43,262

Woodlawn, VA $43,279

Wytheville, VA $43,157

Staunton, VA $43,880

Augusta Springs, VA $43,694

Bacova, VA $43,489

Blue Grass, VA $43,506

Brownsburg, VA $43,246

Buena Vista, VA $42,892

Churchville, VA $44,002

Clifton Forge, VA $43,342

Covington, VA $43,107

Craigsville, VA $43,699

Crimora, VA $44,047

Deerfield, VA $43,733

Doe Hill, VA $43,696

Fairfield, VA $43,183

Fort Defiance, VA $44,079

Glen Wilton, VA $43,177

Goshen, VA $43,511

Greenville, VA $43,484

Grottoes, VA $44,087

Head Waters, VA $43,768

Hot Springs, VA $43,368

Iron Gate, VA $43,416

Lexington, VA $43,258

Low Moor, VA $43,315

Mc Dowell, VA $43,713

Middlebrook, VA $43,494

Millboro, VA $43,528

Mint Spring, VA $43,713

Montebello, VA $43,098

Monterey, VA $43,587

Mount Sidney, VA $44,099

Mustoe, VA $43,659

New Hope, VA $44,073

Port Republic, VA $44,064

Raphine, VA $43,299

Rockbridge Baths, VA $43,341

Selma, VA $43,357

Steeles Tavern, VA $43,388

Stuarts Draft, VA $43,550

Swoope, VA $43,802

Verona, VA $44,099

Vesuvius, VA $43,001

Warm Springs, VA $43,502

West Augusta, VA $43,828

Weyers Cave, VA $44,109

Williamsville, VA $43,737

Lynchburg, VA $42,250

Altavista, VA $42,651

Alton, VA $43,583

Amherst, VA $42,537

Appomattox, VA $42,614

Bedford, VA $42,874

Big Island, VA $42,639

Blairs, VA $43,573

Brookneal, VA $42,820

Buffalo Junction, VA $43,721

Callands, VA $43,362

Chatham, VA $43,397

Clifford, VA $42,602

Clover, VA $43,477

Cluster Springs, VA $43,719

Coleman Falls, VA $42,425

Concord, VA $42,308

Crystal Hill, VA $43,410

Danville, VA $43,607

Hillsville, VA $43,336

Carson, VA $45,006

Hiwassee, VA $43,194

Independence, VA $43,044

Annandale, VA $51,216

Burke, VA $50,736

Dumfries, VA $49,251

Dunn Loring, VA $51,281

Fairfax, VA $50,515

Fairfax Station, VA $50,378

Falls Church, VA $51,326

Fort Belvoir, VA $50,706

Great Falls, VA $50,517

Greenway, VA $51,325

Lorton, VA $50,419

Merrifield, VA $51,163

Mc Lean, VA $51,321

West Mclean, VA $51,325

Mount Vernon, VA $50,896

Newington, VA $50,779

Dry Fork, VA $43,488

Brooke, VA $47,456

Evington, VA $42,485

Forest, VA $42,402

Gladstone, VA $42,651

Gladys, VA $42,651

Glasgow, VA $42,924

Goode, VA $42,542

Gretna, VA $43,088

Halifax, VA $43,570

Howardsville, VA $43,500

Hurt, VA $42,847

Java, VA $43,348

Ararat, VA $43,326

Axton, VA $43,459

Bassett, VA $43,428

Belspring, VA $43,203

Bent Mountain, VA $42,836

Blacksburg, VA $42,999

Blue Ridge, VA $42,822

Boones Mill, VA $42,806

Buchanan, VA $42,966

Callaway, VA $42,918

Christiansburg, VA $43,003

Cascade, VA $43,422

Catawba, VA $42,893

Check, VA $42,984

Claudville, VA $43,300

Cloverdale, VA $42,742

Collinsville, VA $43,572

Copper Hill, VA $42,927

Critz, VA $43,369

Daleville, VA $42,786

Dublin, VA $43,225

Eagle Rock, VA $43,090

Eggleston, VA $43,139

Elliston, VA $42,884

Ferrum, VA $43,158

Fieldale, VA $43,510

Fincastle, VA $42,919

Floyd, VA $43,161

Glade Hill, VA $42,969

Glen Lyn, VA $43,001

Goodview, VA $42,817

Hardy, VA $42,799

Henry, VA $43,223

Huddleston, VA $42,958

Keeling, VA $43,529

Chester, VA $45,218

Chesterfield, VA $45,191

Church Road, VA $45,042

Colonial Heights, VA $45,236

Courtland, VA $44,149

Dendron, VA $44,281

Dewitt, VA $44,897

Dinwiddie, VA $45,020

Disputanta, VA $45,057

Dolphin, VA $44,404

Drewryville, VA $44,052

Ebony, VA $43,749

Elberon, VA $44,099

Emporia, VA $44,152

Ford, VA $44,937

Franklin, VA $44,013

Freeman, VA $44,394

Gasburg, VA $43,843

Hopewell, VA $45,143

Ivor, VA $44,084

Jarratt, VA $44,533

Lawrenceville, VA $44,239

Mc Kenney, VA $44,780

Meredithville, VA $44,176

Newsoms, VA $43,868

Prince George, VA $45,185

Rawlings, VA $44,607

Sedley, VA $44,208

Skippers, VA $43,976

Spring Grove, VA $44,521

Stony Creek, VA $44,777

Surry, VA $43,991

Sussex, VA $44,677

Sutherland, VA $45,148

Valentines, VA $43,884

Wakefield, VA $44,265

Warfield, VA $44,644

Waverly, VA $44,613

White Plains, VA $43,859

Wilsons, VA $44,804

Yale, VA $44,496

Zuni, VA $44,067

Claremont, VA $44,581

Farmville, VA $43,745

Baskerville, VA $43,673

Indian Valley, VA $43,224

Mc Coy, VA $43,130

Martinsville, VA $43,500

Meadows Of Dan, VA $43,340

Moneta, VA $42,888

Montvale, VA $42,887

Narrows, VA $43,131

Newbern, VA $43,169

New Castle, VA $42,921

Newport, VA $43,019

New River, VA $43,287

Oriskany, VA $43,005

Paint Bank, VA $42,937

Parrott, VA $43,151

Patrick Springs, VA $43,419

Pearisburg, VA $43,174

Pembroke, VA $43,173

Penhook, VA $43,112

Pilot, VA $43,018

Pittsville, VA $43,090

Radford, VA $43,239

Long Island, VA $42,813

Lowry, VA $42,623

Lynch Station, VA $42,818

Madison Heights, VA $42,251

Monroe, VA $42,462

Naruna, VA $42,684

Nathalie, VA $43,200

Natural Bridge, VA $43,060

Natural Bridge Station, VA $42,874

Nelson, VA $43,785

Norwood, VA $42,814

Ringgold, VA $43,545

Rustburg, VA $42,348

Scottsburg, VA $43,630

Scottsville, VA $43,866

South Boston, VA $43,668

Spout Spring, VA $42,426

Sutherlin, VA $43,549

Sweet Briar, VA $42,376

Vernon Hill, VA $43,498

Virgilina, VA $43,681

Wingina, VA $43,068

Amonate, VA $42,972

Bandy, VA $42,878

Big Rock, VA $43,111

Bishop, VA $42,882

Bluefield, VA $43,015

Boissevain, VA $42,909

Breaks, VA $43,041

Burkes Garden, VA $42,926

Cedar Bluff, VA $42,989

Doran, VA $43,166

Falls Mills, VA $42,909

Grundy, VA $43,183

Horsepen, VA $42,899

Hurley, VA $42,962

Jewell Ridge, VA $42,989

Keen Mountain, VA $43,157

Mavisdale, VA $42,993

Maxie, VA $43,120

North Tazewell, VA $42,982

Oakwood, VA $43,181

Pilgrims Knob, VA $43,064

Pocahontas, VA $42,923

Pounding Mill, VA $43,049

Raven, VA $43,145

Red Ash, VA $43,185

Richlands, VA $43,161

Rowe, VA $43,009

Shortt Gap, VA $43,105

Swords Creek, VA $42,996

Tazewell, VA $42,915

Vansant, VA $42,997

Whitewood, VA $43,003

Wolford, VA $43,010

Boydton, VA $43,767

Bracey, VA $43,879

Brodnax, VA $44,048

Buckingham, VA $43,277

Burkeville, VA $43,946

Charlotte Court House, VA $43,317

Chase City, VA $43,541

Clarksville, VA $43,844

Crewe, VA $44,226

Cullen, VA $43,188

Dillwyn, VA $43,708

Drakes Branch, VA $43,536

Dundas, VA $44,184

Evergreen, VA $42,655

Fort Mitchell, VA $43,536

Green Bay, VA $43,704

Hampden Sydney, VA $43,811

Kenbridge, VA $43,948

Keysville, VA $43,532

La Crosse, VA $43,811

Lunenburg, VA $43,615

Meherrin, VA $43,619

Nottoway, VA $44,159

Pamplin, VA $43,043

Phenix, VA $42,849

Prospect, VA $43,314

Randolph, VA $43,387

Red House, VA $42,723

Red Oak, VA $43,597

Rice, VA $44,002

Saxe, VA $43,503

Skipwith, VA $43,628

South Hill, VA $43,795

Victoria, VA $43,769

Wylliesburg, VA $43,558

Roanoke, VA $42,712

Wachapreague, VA $44,349

Wardtown, VA $44,263

Wattsville, VA $44,391

Willis Wharf, VA $44,336

Windsor, VA $43,958

Withams, VA $44,356

Norfolk, VA $43,733

Newport News, VA $43,831

Fort Eustis, VA $43,848

Hampton, VA $43,858

Fort Monroe, VA $43,833

Poquoson, VA $43,843

Yorktown, VA $43,895

Lackey, VA $43,913

Seaford, VA $43,859

Portsmouth, VA $43,745

Fort Lee, VA $45,234

Petersburg, VA $45,234

Virginia State University, VA $45,234

Alberta, VA $44,340

Ammon, VA $44,934

Blackstone, VA $44,554

Boykins, VA $43,920

Branchville, VA $43,816

Capron, VA $44,136

Round Hill, VA $47,422

Catharpin, VA $49,199

Delaplane, VA $46,926

Ashburn, VA $49,403

Chantilly, VA $49,923

Gainesville, VA $48,799

Hamilton, VA $48,062

Lincoln, VA $48,015

Sterling, VA $50,004

Haymarket, VA $48,752

Herndon, VA $50,188

Leesburg, VA $48,627

Lovettsville, VA $47,549

Nokesville, VA $48,859

Upperville, VA $47,082

Warrenton, VA $47,253

Reston, VA $50,477

Waterford, VA $47,982

The Plains, VA $48,118

Doswell, VA $45,224

Dutton, VA $44,257

Fork Union, VA $44,265

Foster, VA $44,115

Glen Allen, VA $45,326

Gloucester, VA $44,210

Gloucester Point, VA $43,942

Goochland, VA $44,832

Grimstead, VA $44,225

Gum Spring, VA $44,832

Gwynn, VA $44,225

Hadensville, VA $44,762

Hallieford, VA $44,212

Hanover, VA $45,233

Hardyville, VA $44,343

Hartfield, VA $44,359

Hayes, VA $43,970

Henrico, VA $45,360

Hudgins, VA $44,191

Jamaica, VA $44,743

Jamestown, VA $44,071

Jetersville, VA $44,259

Kents Store, VA $44,364

King And Queen Court House, VA $44,811

King William, VA $45,043

Lanexa, VA $44,741

Lightfoot, VA $44,287

Little Plymouth, VA $44,754

Locust Hill, VA $44,492

Louisa, VA $44,824

Macon, VA $44,875

Maidens, VA $45,003

Manakin Sabot, VA $45,150

Mannboro, VA $44,856

Manquin, VA $45,174

Maryus, VA $43,949

Mascot, VA $44,623

Mathews, VA $44,141

Burgess, VA $44,906

Accomac, VA $44,314

Assawoman, VA $44,332

Atlantic, VA $44,391

Battery Park, VA $43,837

Belle Haven, VA $44,288

Birdsnest, VA $44,205

Bloxom, VA $44,382

Cape Charles, VA $44,144

Capeville, VA $44,153

Carrollton, VA $43,831

Carrsville, VA $44,032

Cheriton, VA $44,149

Chesapeake, VA $43,848

Chincoteague Island, VA $44,420

Wallops Island, VA $44,387

Craddockville, VA $44,295

Davis Wharf, VA $44,286

Eastville, VA $44,165

Exmore, VA $44,269

Franktown, VA $44,220

Greenbackville, VA $44,521

Greenbush, VA $44,393

Hacksneck, VA $44,270

Hallwood, VA $44,370

Harborton, VA $44,379

Horntown, VA $44,446

Oak Hall, VA $44,354

Isle Of Wight, VA $43,930

Jamesville, VA $44,245

Jenkins Bridge, VA $44,377

Keller, VA $44,324

Locustville, VA $44,322

Machipongo, VA $44,198

Mappsville, VA $44,360

Marionville, VA $44,197

Mears, VA $44,337

Melfa, VA $44,329

Modest Town, VA $44,444

Nassawadox, VA $44,244

Nelsonia, VA $44,447

New Church, VA $44,431

Onancock, VA $44,367

Onley, VA $44,318

Oyster, VA $44,159

Painter, VA $44,297

Parksley, VA $44,391

Pungoteague, VA $44,315

Quinby, VA $44,199

Rescue, VA $43,834

Sanford, VA $44,439

Saxis, VA $44,446

Seaview, VA $44,149

Smithfield, VA $43,882

Suffolk, VA $43,862

Tangier, VA $44,556

Tasley, VA $44,413

Temperanceville, VA $44,370

Townsend, VA $44,158

Virginia Beach, VA $44,432

Dulles, VA $50,491

Aldie, VA $48,897

Amissville, VA $46,518

Arcola, VA $49,387

Manassas, VA $49,468

Marshall, VA $47,200

Middleburg, VA $48,068

Catlett, VA $48,294

Centreville, VA $49,668

Clifton, VA $50,086

Orlean, VA $46,775

Paeonian Springs, VA $48,292

Paris, VA $46,775

Philomont, VA $47,926

Purcellville, VA $47,571

Bluemont, VA $46,934

Bristow, VA $49,085

Broad Run, VA $48,211

Calverton, VA $48,102

Casanova, VA $48,182

Rectortown, VA $47,142

Mechanicsville, VA $45,268

Midlothian, VA $45,200

Millers Tavern, VA $45,263

Mineral, VA $45,101

Moon, VA $44,160

Moseley, VA $45,049

New Canton, VA $44,073

New Kent, VA $45,021

New Point, VA $44,049

Newtown, VA $45,402

Norge, VA $44,353

North, VA $44,198

Oilville, VA $45,060

Onemo, VA $44,104

Ordinary, VA $44,008

Port Haywood, VA $44,042

Powhatan, VA $44,911

Providence Forge, VA $44,943

Quinton, VA $45,174

Rockville, VA $45,111

Ruthville, VA $44,851

Saint Stephens Church, VA $45,258

Saluda, VA $44,509

Sandston, VA $45,279

Sandy Hook, VA $44,823

Schley, VA $44,113

Severn, VA $43,972

Shacklefords, VA $44,533

State Farm, VA $45,024

Stevensville, VA $44,917

Studley, VA $45,265

Susan, VA $44,060

Toano, VA $44,492

Topping, VA $44,452

Trevilians, VA $44,796

Richmond, VA $45,372

Urbanna, VA $44,664

Wake, VA $44,385

Walkerton, VA $44,981

Ware Neck, VA $44,130

Water View, VA $44,654

West Point, VA $44,808

White Marsh, VA $44,057

Wicomico, VA $43,979

Williamsburg, VA $44,055

Woods Cross Roads, VA $44,215

Montpelier, VA $45,043

Oakton, VA $50,632

Occoquan, VA $50,259

Quantico, VA $48,589

Springfield, VA $51,083

Triangle, VA $48,940

Vienna, VA $51,082

Woodbridge, VA $49,896

Arlington, VA $51,340

Fort Myer, VA $51,341

Mattaponi, VA $44,641

Dhs, VA $51,340

Fort Valley, VA $44,385

Star Tannery, VA $43,951

Stephens City, VA $45,632

Stephenson, VA $45,662

Toms Brook, VA $44,361

White Post, VA $46,025

Woodstock, VA $43,994

Culpeper, VA $45,447

Aroda, VA $44,334

Banco, VA $44,484

Bealeton, VA $47,051

Boston, VA $45,327

Brandy Station, VA $46,244

Brightwood, VA $44,710

Castleton, VA $45,825

Elkwood, VA $46,183

Etlan, VA $44,607

Goldvein, VA $47,259

Graves Mill, VA $44,273

Haywood, VA $44,699

Hood, VA $43,995

Jeffersonton, VA $46,759

Leon, VA $44,899

Lignum, VA $45,916

Madison, VA $44,270

Midland, VA $47,520

Mitchells, VA $45,085

Oakpark, VA $44,550

Pratts, VA $44,265

Radiant, VA $44,429

Rapidan, VA $44,830

Remington, VA $46,677

Reva, VA $44,949

Richardsville, VA $46,300

Rixeyville, VA $46,180

Rochelle, VA $44,251

Somerville, VA $47,611

Sperryville, VA $44,905

Stevensburg, VA $46,008

Sumerduck, VA $46,690

Syria, VA $44,102

Viewtown, VA $46,210

Washington, VA $45,693

Wolftown, VA $43,998

Woodville, VA $45,348

Harrisonburg, VA $44,177

Basye, VA $43,825

Bergton, VA $43,689

Bridgewater, VA $44,095

Broadway, VA $43,959

Criders, VA $43,768

Dayton, VA $43,944

Edinburg, VA $43,899

Elkton, VA $44,032

Alexandria, VA $51,334

Fredericksburg, VA $46,513

Bowling Green, VA $45,610

Burr Hill, VA $45,616

Callao, VA $45,353

Caret, VA $45,894

Center Cross, VA $45,113

Champlain, VA $45,789

Coles Point, VA $45,961

Colonial Beach, VA $46,219

Corbin, VA $45,933

Dahlgren, VA $47,735

Dogue, VA $46,188

Dunnsville, VA $45,275

Edwardsville, VA $44,964

Farnham, VA $45,097

Garrisonville, VA $48,126

Hague, VA $45,628

Hartwood, VA $46,647

Haynesville, VA $45,591

Heathsville, VA $44,922

Hustle, VA $45,817

Irvington, VA $44,562

Jersey, VA $46,252

Kilmarnock, VA $44,600

King George, VA $46,973

Kinsale, VA $45,540

Ladysmith, VA $45,347

Lancaster, VA $44,709

Laneview, VA $44,818

Lively, VA $44,750

Locust Grove, VA $45,629

Loretto, VA $45,825

Lottsburg, VA $45,268

Merry Point, VA $44,639

Milford, VA $45,442

Mollusk, VA $44,655

Montross, VA $45,927

Morattico, VA $44,887

Mount Holly, VA $45,774

Ninde, VA $47,078

Nuttsville, VA $44,843

Oldhams, VA $45,503

Ophelia, VA $44,929

Partlow, VA $45,740

Port Royal, VA $45,813

Rappahannock Academy, VA $45,822

Reedville, VA $44,896

Rhoadesville, VA $45,198

Rollins Fork, VA $46,217

Fulks Run, VA $43,849

Hinton, VA $43,809

Keezletown, VA $44,022

Lacey Spring, VA $44,044

Linville, VA $44,021

Luray, VA $44,163

Mc Gaheysville, VA $44,073

Mount Crawford, VA $44,074

Mount Jackson, VA $43,930

Mount Solon, VA $43,936

New Market, VA $44,032

Orkney Springs, VA $43,836

Penn Laird, VA $44,093

Quicksburg, VA $43,974

Pleasant Valley, VA $44,069

Shenandoah, VA $44,047

Singers Glen, VA $44,018

Stanley, VA $44,051

Timberville, VA $44,039

Charlottesville, VA $44,118

Afton, VA $43,630

Arrington, VA $42,762

Barboursville, VA $44,290

Batesville, VA $44,013

Covesville, VA $43,633

Crozet, VA $44,034

Dyke, VA $44,012

Ruby, VA $47,897

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	$61,035	$29.0	30%
Insurance	$58,687	$28.0	25%
Construction	$56,340	$27.0	20%
Financial Services	$53,992	$26.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$51,645	$25.0	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.

$42,559

Average $46,950/year

$52,144

$3,547

Average $3,912/month

$4,345

$818

Average $903/week

$1,003

$20

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,144	$4,345	$1,003	$25
Average	$46,950	$3,912	$903	$23
25th Percentile	$42,559	$3,547	$818	$20

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