Heavy equipment operator schools in Kentucky

Looking for heavy equipment operator schools in Kentucky? There are 6, including 6 public colleges. Heavy equipment operators in Kentucky earn a median $57,780 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
6
Public colleges
6
Median pay in KY
$57,780

6 heavy equipment operator schools

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  1. Bluegrass Community & Technical College

    Lexington, KY · Public

    • Heavy equipment operator
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +21

  2. Hazard Community & Technical College

    Hazard, KY · Public

    • Heavy equipment operator
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +19

  3. Owensboro Community & Technical College

    Owensboro, KY · Public

    • Heavy equipment operator
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +20

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  5. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

    Bowling Green, KY · Public

    • Heavy equipment operator
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  6. Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Cumberland, KY · Public

    • Heavy equipment operator
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  7. West Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Paducah, KY · Public

    • Heavy equipment operator
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

What heavy equipment operators earn in Kentucky

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Heavy equipment operator salary in KentuckyHow to become a heavy equipment operator

Median pay
$57,780
$27.78 an hour
Typical range
$44,620–$80,890
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in KY
7,050
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 in Kentucky?

We list 6 schools in Kentucky with heavy equipment operator programs: 6 public colleges. Campuses are in Lexington, Cumberland, Paducah, Hazard, and Owensboro.

Are there community college heavy equipment operator programs in Kentucky?

Yes. 6 public colleges in Kentucky offer heavy equipment operator. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does heavy equipment operator school cost in Kentucky?

Among the 6 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,955 to $6,113. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do heavy equipment operators make in Kentucky?

The median pay for heavy equipment operators in Kentucky is $57,780 a year, and most earn between $44,620 and $80,890, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a heavy equipment operator school in Kentucky?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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