Colorado · USD
Colorado heavy equipment operator rates
Also called HEO, operator, equipment operator. Rates by SubTrack.
Colorado charge-out rates follow Front Range civil, mountain utilities, and energy work. Altitude and winter access show up in iron first. These USD figures are fully loaded T&M ranges, not wages. Heavy equipment operator charge-out is the labor line that rides with the iron. It is not the machine rate. OT and shift premiums belong on the rate sheet, not in a public median. In Colorado, a heavy equipment operator typically bills $90 /hr (range $80 to $105, as of 2026-08). For a check against nearby markets, Utah sits at $90 /hr, and Wyoming sits at $85 /hr. These are public benchmarks. Your billable number lives on a SubTrack rate sheet.
Prices in USD. Fully loaded T&M charge-out, not wages.
Colorado heavy equipment operator
| Trade | Unit | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Heavy Equipment Operator Operator billed separately from bare equipment rate. | /hr | $80 | $90 | $105 |
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Colorado heavy equipment operator FAQ
What is the heavy equipment operator rate in Colorado?
Colorado heavy equipment operator charge-out is about $90 /hr (low $80, high $105, as of 2026-08). Also searched as HEO, operator, equipment operator. This is a fully loaded T&M range, not a wage.
Is this a rental or a T&M charge-out in Colorado?
A T&M charge-out. Fuel, attachments, and mobilization are often extra. CO, Denver and Front Range jobs still need the number that is on your sheet, not only this median.
Can I put this Colorado heavy equipment operator number on an invoice?
No. This is a public benchmark. SubTrack rate sheets lock your heavy equipment operator class and premiums to the LEM so the field bills what the client signed.
How does Colorado compare nearby?
Utah median $90 /hr. Wyoming median $85 /hr
The index is a benchmark. Rate sheets are how you bill.
Rates shows public charge-out ranges. SubTrack rate sheets lock your crew numbers into a template the field actually bills from, on every LEM.
One template, every job
Labor, equipment, materials, and subs live in one sheet. Assign it to a project and tickets read the same numbers.
OT and markup apply themselves
Standby, overtime, and markup rules ride with the sheet. The field does not retype them.
The client sees what they signed
Line items match the agreed rates. Fewer disputes, faster approvals.
Project rate sheet
Labor · assigned to the job
| Position | Reg. rate | OT rate |
|---|---|---|
| Foreman | $72/hr | $108/hr |
| Operator | $68/hr | $102/hr |
| Laborer | $35/hr | $52.50/hr |