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Heavy Equip Operator
Minnesota’s state payroll counted 9 people with a June 30 position as Heavy Equip Operator in FY2026, according to Minnesota Management and Budget.
MMB job code 000344, held by someone on June 30 in 14 fiscal years.
Heavy Equip Operator, FY2026
- 9
- People
- Holding a position under the code on June 30.
- $71,499
- Median pay
- The year's pay from every position, over those paid in FY2026.
- $76,207
- State median
- Over everyone Minnesota paid in FY2026.
By agency, FY2026
| Agency | People | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Military Affairs Dept | 5 | $71,502 |
| Natural Resources Dept | 4 | $53,140 |
Every fiscal year
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| Fiscal year | People | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 9 | $71,499 |
| FY2025 | 10 | $68,501 |
| FY2024 | 9 | $63,745 |
| FY2023 | 8 | $59,398 |
| FY2022 | 8 | $51,980 |
| FY2021 | 6 | $59,076 |
| FY2020 | 5 | $57,885 |
| FY2017 | 5 | $54,617 |
| FY2016 | 5 | $53,357 |
| FY2015 | 5 | $52,050 |
| FY2014 | 7 | $50,588 |
| FY2013 | 6 | $48,522 |
| FY2012 | 6 | $48,176 |
| FY2011 | 6 | $51,072 |
The highest paid as Heavy Equip Operator, FY2026
All 9 with pay, the most first. Pay is the year’s from every position, not this one alone.
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| Rank | Name | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Normandin, Neil J | $75,871 |
| 2 | Hendricks, Todd A | $72,920 |
| 3 | Tiemann, William H | $71,769 |
| 4 | Scherping, Dean W | $71,502 |
| 5 | Kurowski, Douglas R | $71,499 |
| 6 | Hansen, Ronald W | $71,490 |
| 7 | Johannes, Sidney L | $53,140 |
| 8 | Schmid, Timothy J | $53,140 |
| 9 | Bearbower, Rex A | $40,342 |
Sources
- State of Minnesota — State Employee Payroll Data — Minnesota Management and Budget · mn.gov: state agency documents, public domain · retrieved October 1, 2026
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