Utah
Operating Engineer programs in Utah
4 listed heavy equipment operator programs in Utah, plus BLS pay data for the state and 5 metro areas.
- $60,840Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $47,420Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $60,740Median pay (state)
- $75,880Top 10% earn over
7,880 jobs in Utah · 4 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 Utah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $47,420 | $51,800 | $60,740 | $65,430 | $75,880 | $60,840 | 7,880 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $48,960 | $57,610 | $61,750 | $66,830 | $78,420 | $62,890 | 2,570 |
| Ogden, UT | $48,070 | $51,030 | $60,250 | $65,430 | $74,760 | $60,000 | 1,160 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $47,500 | $51,310 | $59,880 | $65,690 | $73,860 | $59,970 | 1,440 |
| St. George, UT | $46,060 | $49,070 | $57,900 | $61,450 | $72,110 | $56,770 | 670 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $44,970 | $48,620 | $56,980 | $61,290 | $73,530 | $56,820 | 180 |
Programs
Listed programs in Utah
Every heavy equipment operator program we matched in Utah. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgerland Technical College Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | Logan, UT | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 37 | $3,291 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 49.0202 |
| Utah State University Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | Logan, UT | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 37 | $9,412–$26,259 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 49.0202 |
| Utah Operating Engineers, JATC | Sandy, UT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Phillips Heavy Equipment Services, LLC | Tooele, UT | 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.