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Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Schools in California
Jobs for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Grads in California
There are 62,270 people in the state and 860,630 people in the nation working in Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation jobs.
Wages for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Jobs in California
In this state, Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation grads earn an average of $79,961. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,522.
Most Popular Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Programs in CA
Our data covers 4 colleges in California offering Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $68,289 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,336 a year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $40,482 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,164 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $29,880 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,384 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $73,525 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,197 a year.
Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Careers in CA
Some of the careers Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dredge Operators | 12% | $55,307 |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operators | 9% | $55,998 |
| Material Moving Workers, All Other | 6% | $38,016 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | 5% | $48,880 |
| Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters | 3% | $44,277 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | 2% | $42,921 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | 1% | $26,023 |
| Hoist and Winch Operators | 0% | $48,937 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | -1% | $54,087 |
| Extraction Workers, All Other | -2% | $76,527 |
| Pile Driver Operators | -3% | $31,596 |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | -3% | $53,437 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Well Drilling | 7 |
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