What are the wages for an entry-level Heavy Equipment Operator?
IUOE Heavy Equipment Operator first year apprentices can earn between $14.00 – $18.00 per hour depending on the geographic location. These hourly rates do not include the fringe benefits an apprentice can receive which can be worth more than the hourly earnings. The fringe benefit package pays for health insurance and pension plan funds in addition to other funds and committees established by the IUOE local members. Apprentice wages generally increase about $2.00 more per hour for each year completed of the four year apprenticeship. Therefore, apprentices completing an apprenticeship earning journeyperson status, make approximately $20.00 – $27.00 per hour. Whether you enter an apprenticeship or not, your wages will be based on how skilled you are as an operator and the geographic location of the job. Where are IUOE Heavy Equipment Operator Programs located? • Atterbury Job Corps Center located in Edinburg, Indiana • Pittsburgh Job Corps Center located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Ana
