Operating Engineer programs in Idaho
No heavy equipment operator programs are listed in Idaho in the federal files we use yet, plus BLS pay data for the state and 7 metro areas.
- $63,920Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $47,230Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $61,680Median pay (state)
- $79,650Top 10% earn over
4,270 jobs in Idaho · 0 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
BLS wage data
Operating Engineer pay in Idaho
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $47,230 | $52,590 | $61,680 | $75,390 | $79,650 | $63,920 | 4,270 |
| United States | $42,190 | $48,680 | $59,850 | $77,170 | $101,090 | $66,290 | 478,090 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $49,640 | $58,220 | $64,540 | $78,170 | $80,600 | $68,290 | 450 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $47,380 | $50,200 | $63,910 | $92,600 | $98,150 | $69,490 | 470 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $48,430 | $52,190 | $61,290 | $71,960 | $78,870 | $63,660 | 100 |
| Boise City, ID | $49,510 | $53,210 | $60,930 | $65,640 | $78,660 | $62,790 | 1,730 |
| Pocatello, ID | $44,880 | $47,480 | $59,250 | $62,850 | $78,560 | $58,330 | 190 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $44,970 | $48,620 | $56,980 | $61,290 | $73,530 | $56,820 | 180 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $43,290 | $45,720 | $52,080 | $61,650 | $74,970 | $57,150 | 150 |
Programs
No listed programs yet
We found no school or registered sponsor for this trade in Idaho in the IPEDS 2023-24 completions file or the DOL partner file. Programs in neighboring states may enroll out-of-state students; see the national list.
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2073.00 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.