Heavy Equipment Operator in California

Heavy equipment operators run bulldozers, excavators, cranes, graders, and forklifts to move earth and materials on construction sites, mines, and ports. Crane operators earn the most — up to $100K+ in major cities.

$54,010 CA Median Salary
4% Growth Rate
3 years (apprenticeship) Training

💰 Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in California

Estimated salary range for Heavy Equipment Operators in California, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$38,000
Median
$54,010
Experienced
$83,000

🎓 Heavy Equipment Operator Licensing in California

Credential required: NCCCO Crane Certification or IUOE Apprenticeship

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the California state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Heavy Equipment Operator Programs in California

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🏫 Schools and programs related to Heavy Equipment Operator in California

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San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto

📍 Salida, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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College of the Sequoias

📍 Visalia, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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San Joaquin Delta College

📍 Stockton, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario

📍 Ontario, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Fresno City College

📍 Fresno, CA
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Santiago Canyon College

📍 Orange, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield

📍 Bakersfield, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Fremont

📍 Fremont, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Barstow Community College

📍 Barstow, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Lemoore College

📍 Lemoore, CA
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Los Medanos College

📍 Pittsburg, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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San Jose City College

📍 San Jose, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center

📍 Fresno, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Laney College

📍 Oakland, CA
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San Diego Miramar College

📍 San Diego, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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CET-Salinas

📍 Salinas, CA
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San Bernardino Valley College

📍 San Bernardino, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Clovis Community College

📍 Fresno, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Sacramento City College

📍 Sacramento, CA
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Diablo Valley College

📍 Pleasant Hill, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Los Angeles Trade Technical College

📍 Los Angeles, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Madera Community College

📍 Madera, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr

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