Heavy equipment operator schools
72 schools across 33 states teach heavy equipment operator. Heavy equipment operators in the U.S. earn a median $59,850 a year, according to the BLS. Narrow it down by location, then compare programs side by side.
- Schools
- 72
- States
- 33
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $59,850
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +4.6%
24 heavy equipment operator schools nationwide
School results
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Lexington, KY · Public
- Heavy equipment operator
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
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Buckeye Hills Career Center
Rio Grande, OH · Public
- Heavy equipment operator
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE · Public
- Heavy equipment operator
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +19
Central Lakes College - Brainerd
Brainerd, MN · Public
- Heavy equipment operator
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +13
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA · Public
- Heavy equipment operator
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Douglas Education Center
Monessen, PA · Private
- Heavy equipment operator
- CDL & truck driving
- Cosmetology
- +2
GateWay Community College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ · Public
- Heavy equipment operator
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
Willow Street, PA · Public
- Heavy equipment operator
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +7
Northwood Technical College
Shell Lake, WI · Public
- Heavy equipment operator
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +20
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
Cumberland, KY · Public
- Heavy equipment operator
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +16
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA · Public
- Heavy equipment operator
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +28
State Technical College of Missouri
Linn, MO · Public
- Heavy equipment operator
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +16
University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville
Batesville, AR · Public
- Heavy equipment operator
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +13
West Kentucky Community & Technical College
Paducah, KY · Public
- Heavy equipment operator
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Western Technical College - Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI · Public
- Heavy equipment operator
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Heavy equipment operator schools by state
- Ohio (9)
- Kentucky (6)
- Pennsylvania (6)
- Oklahoma (5)
- California (4)
- Wisconsin (4)
- Florida (3)
- Mississippi (3)
- Alabama (2)
- Arizona (2)
- Arkansas (2)
- Georgia (2)
- Montana (2)
- North Dakota (2)
- Utah (2)
- Colorado (1)
- Illinois (1)
- Indiana (1)
- Iowa (1)
- Kansas (1)
- Louisiana (1)
- Maine (1)
- Michigan (1)
- Minnesota (1)
- Missouri (1)
- Nebraska (1)
- New Jersey (1)
- New York (1)
- North Carolina (1)
- South Carolina (1)
- South Dakota (1)
- Texas (1)
- Washington (1)
Heavy equipment operator schools in major cities
What heavy equipment operators earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Heavy equipment operator salaryHow to become a heavy equipment operator
- Median pay
- $59,850
- $28.78 an hour
- Typical range
- $42,190–$101,090
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 478,090
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +4.6%
- 39,200 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many heavy equipment operator schools are there?
We list 72 schools with heavy equipment operator programs in 33 states. Ohio has the most, with 9. Together they reported 1,124 heavy equipment operator graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do heavy equipment operators make?
The national median pay is $59,850 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 4.6% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find heavy equipment operator schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.