New York
Operating Engineer programs in New York
11 listed heavy equipment operator programs in New York, plus BLS pay data for the state and 13 metro areas.
- $90,690Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $50,190Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $80,980Median pay (state)
- $144,920Top 10% earn over
14,490 jobs in New York · 11 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 New York
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $50,190 | $60,540 | $80,980 | $112,920 | $144,920 | $90,690 | 14,490 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $56,680 | $71,170 | $95,050 | $129,600 | $154,040 | $100,710 | 11,430 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $51,020 | $60,330 | $82,540 | $113,750 | $128,950 | $87,970 | 1,000 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $49,170 | $57,450 | $73,650 | $92,600 | $114,540 | $77,990 | 950 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $57,000 | $61,750 | $72,240 | $92,260 | $121,460 | $81,390 | 590 |
| Kingston, NY | $52,010 | $57,810 | $70,370 | $76,000 | $111,630 | $75,870 | 150 |
| Elmira, NY | $37,010 | $51,220 | $65,760 | $83,900 | $117,790 | $73,070 | 70 |
| Rochester, NY | $46,800 | $53,030 | $65,720 | $91,950 | $112,740 | $74,720 | 910 |
| Syracuse, NY | $49,370 | $55,480 | $63,810 | $105,360 | $121,270 | $79,110 | 700 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $54,970 | $57,720 | $62,340 | $64,650 | $76,040 | $65,800 | 190 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $46,940 | $52,620 | $62,270 | $89,220 | $120,000 | $74,910 | 200 |
| Binghamton, NY | $48,230 | $48,830 | $61,000 | $96,980 | $112,440 | $74,790 | 330 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $47,200 | $53,640 | $60,030 | $76,330 | $114,440 | $71,600 | 170 |
Programs
Listed programs in New York
Every heavy equipment operator program we matched in New York. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | Alfred, NY | Associate degree | 33 | $8,892–$16,837 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 49.0202 |
| IUOE Local 158 Training Fund, District #106 | Glenmont, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| IUOE LU 158 Training Fund District # 545 | Cicero, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| IUOE LU 158 Training Fund District # 832 | Cicero, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Operating Engineers JAC LU #17 | Lakeview, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Operating Engineers Local 825 NY | New Hampton, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Operating Engineers LU #14-14B JAC | Flushing, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Operating Engineers LU #15 JAC | South Ozone Park, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Int'l Union Operating Engineers LU #138 ETC Li | Brookhaven, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| International Union of Operating Engineers LU #30 | Whitestone, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Operating Engineers LU #137 Appr. Skills | Montrose, NY | 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.