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Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Schools in Pennsylvania
Jobs for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Grads in Pennsylvania
38,340 people in the state and 860,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation.
Wages for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Jobs in Pennsylvania
In this state, Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation grads earn an average of $58,119. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,522.
Most Popular Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Programs in PA
There are 5 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,760 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,842 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,167 after earning their degree at this institution. 76% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from Pennsylvania pay around $17,940 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,026 after earning their degree at this institution.
Graduates earn a median salary of $19,759 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $18,950 a year.
Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Careers in PA
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 Pennsylvania
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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