Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $58,740 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.24
10th percentile $46,850
90th percentile $69,440
Employed locally 2,230
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,850
    25th
    $49,770
    50th (median)
    $58,740
    75th
    $59,480
    90th
    $69,440

    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 Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $41,140
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators $58,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,040
    Electricians $81,990
    Carpenters $52,070
    Highway Maintenance Workers $45,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Arizona is $28.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Arizona is 0.1% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,850 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,770.