Virginia
Operating Engineer programs in Virginia
1 listed heavy equipment operator program in Virginia, plus BLS pay data for the state and 11 metro areas.
- $58,400Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $40,870Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $57,160Median pay (state)
- $78,250Top 10% earn over
12,100 jobs in Virginia · 1 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 Virginia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $40,870 | $48,040 | $57,160 | $63,330 | $78,250 | $58,400 | 12,100 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $46,580 | $54,760 | $61,660 | $72,940 | $84,180 | $64,850 | 6,450 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $45,570 | $50,380 | $59,790 | $63,310 | $85,700 | $61,460 | 310 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $41,010 | $44,700 | $55,960 | $75,430 | $76,390 | $57,900 | 770 |
| Richmond, VA | $40,650 | $48,010 | $55,280 | $61,890 | $74,400 | $56,620 | 2,220 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $39,500 | $47,870 | $52,060 | $61,100 | $73,700 | $55,080 | 2,150 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $39,020 | $45,800 | $50,790 | $59,210 | $62,460 | $52,470 | 260 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $36,960 | $45,550 | $50,100 | $58,600 | $72,890 | $54,660 | 230 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $38,260 | $44,820 | $50,030 | $60,060 | $74,350 | $54,090 | — |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $39,880 | $48,770 | $49,670 | $59,010 | $63,880 | $52,330 | 260 |
| Roanoke, VA | $37,860 | $45,830 | $49,010 | $58,040 | $70,670 | $52,630 | 480 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $37,460 | $40,240 | $48,750 | $57,990 | $63,680 | $51,470 | 160 |
Programs
Listed programs in Virginia
Every heavy equipment operator program we matched in Virginia. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAC Operating Engineers - Local 147 | Disputanta, VA | 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.