West Virginia Department of Transportation Transportation Worker Equipment Operator Pay
Based on 143 postings, Mar 2026–Aug 2026
West Virginia Department of Transportation posted Transportation Worker Equipment Operator pay of $34,016–$36,658/yr in August 2026. Across 143 postings (Mar 2026–Aug 2026) the posted ranges ran $32,220–$55,606/yr.
$34,016–$36,658/yr
No Transportation Worker Equipment Operator openings at West Virginia Department of Transportation right now. Past postings and their pay are below.
Pay changes for the same job
| Posting | Posted ranges over time |
|---|---|
| Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Jackson County | Mar 2026 $32,220–$34,860/yr → May 2026 $32,222–$34,864/yr → Jul 2026 $34,016–$36,658/yr |
| Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator - Wood County | Mar 2026 $36,465–$44,931/yr → Jul 2026 $38,259–$46,725/yr |
| Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator - Various Counties | Mar 2026 $36,465–$44,931/yr → Aug 2026 $38,259–$46,725/yr |
| Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Various Counties | Mar 2026 $32,222–$34,864/yr → Jun 2026 $34,016–$36,658/yr |
| Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator - Jackson County | Mar 2026 $36,465–$44,931/yr → Jul 2026 $38,259–$46,725/yr |
Posted pay ranges
Each distinct range West Virginia Department of Transportation posted for Transportation Worker Equipment Operator roles, oldest first. Ranges differ by level, department and assignment.
Pay by level
Postings this is based on
Pay as published in the employer's own job postings. Past postings are shown for pay only; they are closed.
| Posted | Posting | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Monroe County | $34,016–$36,658/yr |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator - Morgan County | $38,259–$46,725/yr |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Transportation Worker 3 Equipment Operator - Kanawha County | $49,034–$55,606/yr |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator - Various Counties | $38,259–$46,725/yr |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator - Mercer County | $38,259–$46,725/yr |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Mercer County | $34,016–$36,658/yr |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator, Mercer County | $38,259–$46,725/yr |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Various Counties | $34,016–$36,658/yr |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Roane County | $34,016–$36,658/yr |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Transportation Worker 3 Equipment Operator - Upshur County | $49,034–$55,606/yr |
West Virginia Department of Transportation Transportation Worker Equipment Operator Pay: FAQ
How much does West Virginia Department of Transportation pay a Transportation Worker Equipment Operator?
West Virginia Department of Transportation's most recent Transportation Worker Equipment Operator posting (August 2026) listed $34,016–$36,658/yr.
What is the Transportation Worker Equipment Operator pay range at West Virginia Department of Transportation?
Across 143 Transportation Worker Equipment Operator postings from Mar 2026–Aug 2026, posted pay ran $32,220–$55,606/yr.
Has West Virginia Department of Transportation Transportation Worker Equipment Operator pay changed?
Yes. Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Jackson County: Mar 2026 $32,220–$34,860/yr → May 2026 $32,222–$34,864/yr → Jul 2026 $34,016–$36,658/yr.
What does each Transportation Worker Equipment Operator level pay?
1: $34,016–$36,658/yr (Aug 2026); 2: $38,259–$46,725/yr (Aug 2026); 3: $49,034–$55,606/yr (Aug 2026).