Operating Engineer programs in Massachusetts
1 listed heavy equipment operator program in Massachusetts, plus BLS pay data for the state and 7 metro areas.
- $84,730Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $52,630Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $76,820Median pay (state)
- $125,400Top 10% earn over
9,680 jobs in Massachusetts · 1 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
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BLS wage data
Operating Engineer pay in Massachusetts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $52,630 | $62,370 | $76,820 | $107,550 | $125,400 | $84,730 | 9,680 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $49,440 | $60,570 | $77,050 | $112,810 | $126,110 | $83,980 | 1,230 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $54,010 | $62,620 | $76,940 | $114,410 | $125,860 | $85,960 | 6,370 |
| Springfield, MA | $49,080 | $56,460 | $73,070 | $98,990 | $122,810 | $79,510 | 670 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $52,630 | $62,390 | $72,920 | $80,100 | $122,280 | $77,000 | 400 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $52,470 | $62,220 | $69,900 | $83,820 | $105,000 | $75,000 | 1,570 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $48,470 | $57,090 | $66,830 | $80,940 | $124,100 | $75,150 | 180 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $48,320 | $49,330 | $64,460 | $74,990 | $96,900 | $69,330 | 150 |
Programs
Listed programs in Massachusetts
Every heavy equipment operator program we matched in Massachusetts. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Int. Union of Operating Engineers Local 877 | Canton, MA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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- 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.