Kansas
Operating Engineer programs in Kansas
3 listed heavy equipment operator programs in Kansas, plus BLS pay data for the state and 7 metro areas.
- $57,540Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $39,520Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $51,620Median pay (state)
- $85,420Top 10% earn over
7,070 jobs in Kansas · 3 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Operating Engineer pay in Kansas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $39,520 | $44,720 | $51,620 | $62,030 | $85,420 | $57,540 | 7,070 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $47,250 | $50,580 | $64,060 | $89,580 | $96,840 | $70,930 | 4,110 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $41,870 | $48,100 | $62,820 | $82,940 | $92,490 | $67,710 | 390 |
| Lawrence, KS | $41,870 | $50,610 | $60,080 | $74,830 | $92,860 | $63,690 | 120 |
| Manhattan, KS | $41,870 | $46,280 | $58,080 | $74,190 | $82,860 | $59,920 | 360 |
| Topeka, KS | $41,870 | $46,950 | $56,760 | $65,220 | $82,560 | $59,760 | 530 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $38,340 | $43,980 | $53,210 | $76,150 | $80,460 | $58,520 | 330 |
| Wichita, KS | $40,050 | $44,720 | $49,930 | $59,350 | $74,020 | $53,950 | 1,150 |
Programs
Listed programs in Kansas
Every heavy equipment operator program we matched in Kansas. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hays Tech North Central Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | Beloit, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 20 | $7,910 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 49.0202 |
| Washburn Institute of Technology Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | Topeka, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,684 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 49.0202 |
| City of Coffeyville / IUOE Local #123 | Coffeyville, KS | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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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.