State Rankings

Best States for Heavy Equipment Operator Certification (NCCER)

Compare salary, training costs, reciprocity, and job growth across all 51 states to find the best place to start or advance your Heavy Equipment Operator Certification (NCCER) career.

Highest Salary

Hawaii

$91,100 median

Lowest Cost

Alaska

From $800

Fastest Growth

Nevada

5.0% growth

Rank by:

Reciprocity only (48)

#	State	Median Salary	Training Cost	Hours	Growth
1	Hawaii	$91,100	$800–$2,500	144	2.8%
2	Illinois	$89,720	$800–$2,500	150	3.6%
3	California	$82,350	$800–$2,500	150	3.6%
4	New Jersey	$81,580	$800–$2,500	150	3.6%
5	Washington	$77,230	$800–$2,500	160	4.2%
6	Rhode Island	$76,420	$800–$2,500	150	2.8%
7	Minnesota	$76,350	$800–$2,500	144	3.6%
8	Connecticut	$73,770	$800–$2,500	144	3.6%
9	New York	$73,660	$800–$2,500	144	3.6%
10	Alaska	$72,380	$800–$2,500	144	3.6%
11	Massachusetts	$68,640	$800–$2,500	150	4.5%
12	Nevada	$68,050	$800–$2,500	150	5.0%
13	Wisconsin	$66,310	$800–$2,500	150	3.6%
14	District of Columbia	$66,240	$800–$2,500	N/A	2.5%
15	Indiana	$63,960	$800–$2,500	144	3.6%
16	Oregon	$63,290	$800–$2,500	150	4.2%
17	New Hampshire	$62,400	$800–$2,500	150	3.6%
18	North Dakota	$62,020	$800–$2,500	144	4.5%
19	Missouri	$61,990	$800–$2,500	150	3.6%
20	Wyoming	$61,780	$800–$2,500	144	2.5%
21	Ohio	$60,390	$800–$2,500	150	3.6%
22	Maryland	$60,000	$800–$2,500	120	3.6%
23	Michigan	$59,510	$800–$2,500	150	3.6%
24	Colorado	$59,420	$800–$2,500	150	4.5%
25	Iowa	$58,920	$800–$2,500	144	3.0%
26	Montana	$58,550	$800–$2,500	120	3.6%
27	Arizona	$58,460	$800–$2,500	200	3.6%
28	Utah	$57,790	$1,500–$2,500	150	3.6%
29	Pennsylvania	$55,780	$800–$2,500	120	3.0%
30	Idaho	$55,600	$800–$2,500	150	3.6%
31	Kentucky	$54,610	$800–$2,500	144	3.6%
32	Vermont	$53,280	$800–$2,500	N/A	3.6%
33	South Dakota	$52,510	$800–$2,500	150	3.6%
34	Maine	$51,020	$800–$2,500	120	3.6%
35	Nebraska	$50,880	$800–$2,500	150	3.6%
36	Delaware	$50,640	$800–$2,500	150	3.6%
37	Louisiana	$48,910	$1,200–$2,500	120	4.0%
38	Virginia	$48,890	$800–$2,500	150	3.6%
39	Kansas	$47,760	$800–$2,500	150	3.6%
40	North Carolina	$47,460	$800–$2,500	120	3.6%
41	New Mexico	$47,420	$800–$2,500	150	4.5%
42	Texas	$47,380	$800–$2,500	150	3.6%
43	West Virginia	$47,320	$800–$2,500	144	4.0%
44	Tennessee	$47,270	$800–$2,500	144	3.6%
45	Florida	$47,260	$800–$2,500	150	3.6%
46	South Carolina	$46,380	$800–$2,500	144	3.6%
47	Oklahoma	$46,230	$800–$2,500	150	4.5%
48	Alabama	$45,420	$800–$2,500	144	3.6%
49	Georgia	$44,870	$800–$2,500	144	3.6%
50	Mississippi	$43,260	$800–$2,500	144	3.6%
51	Arkansas	$42,710	$800–$2,500	120	3.6%