Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $77,290 +31.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.16
10th percentile $58,010
90th percentile $105,100
Employed locally 1,500
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,010
    25th
    $65,490
    50th (median)
    $77,290
    75th
    $103,530
    90th
    $105,100

    Top-paying metros for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Urban Honolulu, HI $109,740
    Hawaii $105,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Springfield, IL $99,950

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $100,670
    Construction Laborers $57,010
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $100,000
    Carpenters $65,150
    Electricians $84,400
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $63,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Alaska is $37.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.69 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Alaska is 31.6% above the national median of $58,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Alaska?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $58,010 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,490.