Why Do Construction Contractors Struggle to Attract Talent? Operators and Managers Weigh In
Glean valuable insights from the latest Equipment World survey to find out the average heavy equipment operator pay and benefits for construction equipment operators in the United States in 2024.
Construction contractors consistently cite finding skilled labor as one of their biggest challenges. To remain competitive in a tight job market, business owners need to stay up to date on current pay and benefits trends and shifting perceptions among job seekers.
The survey, conducted by Equipment World, was taken by 195 construction industry professionals from March 6 to May 23, 2024. Of those, 89 were heavy equipment operators, and 106 were managers of heavy equipment operators. Participants across the U.S. answered more than 20 questions about pay, benefits, training and workforce development.
Whether you’re a business owner, hiring manager or equipment operator looking to make a move, our 2024 Heavy Equipment Operator Pay & Benefits Report will help you keep pace with the market and make more informed decisions.
Use this report to:
- Get a high-level view of trends shaping the construction market – directly from equipment operators and managers of operators.
- Benchmark equipment operator salary and benefits against other construction companies across the country.
- From heavy equipment training and career advancement – learn what operators want beyond salary and the factors they consider when choosing a new job.
- Understand why construction companies are having a hard time finding heavy equipment operators today.
Fill out the fields below to download the results of the comprehensive survey to see how your wage and incentive packages stack up to make better, more data-driven decisions in operator recruiting and retention.
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