Heavy Equipment Operator in Kentucky

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.

$55,090 KY Median Salary
4% Growth Rate
3 years (apprenticeship) Training

💰 Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Kentucky

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

Entry
$38,000
Median
$55,090
Experienced
$83,000

🎓 Heavy Equipment Operator Licensing in Kentucky

Credential required: NCCCO Crane Certification or IUOE Apprenticeship

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

🏫 Heavy Equipment Operator Programs in Kentucky

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🏫 Schools and programs related to Heavy Equipment Operator in Kentucky

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College

📍 Lexington, KY
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

📍 Bowling Green, KY
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Owensboro Community and Technical College

📍 Owensboro, KY
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Somerset Community College

📍 Somerset, KY
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Jefferson Community and Technical College

📍 Louisville, KY
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Gateway Community and Technical College

📍 Florence, KY
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

📍 Elizabethtown, KY
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Hopkinsville Community College

📍 Hopkinsville, KY
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Maysville Community and Technical College

📍 Maysville, KY
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Big Sandy Community and Technical College

📍 Prestonsburg, KY
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Henderson Community College

📍 Henderson, KY
Certificate 2-4yr
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Ashland Community and Technical College

📍 Ashland, KY
Certificate 1-<2yr
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West Kentucky Community and Technical College

📍 Paducah, KY
Certificate 1-<2yr

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