Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $73,940 +25.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.55
10th percentile $58,010
90th percentile $104,000
Employed locally 1,160
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,010
    25th
    $65,210
    50th (median)
    $73,940
    75th
    $91,040
    90th
    $104,000

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 77% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 23% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    Kankakee, IL $90,590
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $82,460
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $80,960
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $77,250
    Fairbanks-College, AK $75,090

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $59,840
    Carpenters $63,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,820
    Electricians $77,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $84,020
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $64,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Anchorage, AK is $35.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Anchorage, AK is 25.9% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $58,010 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,210.