Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Arkansas earn a median salary of $42,838 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -27% vs the national median of $58,710. An estimated 5,170 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $38,420 to $49,180 depending on location.
$42,838
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$49,180
Highest paying metro
$38,420
Lowest paying metro
5,170
Employed in Arkansas
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $49,180 | $43,980 | $52,290 | 910 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $46,700 | $41,620 | $47,300 | 210 |
| Little Rock, AR | $46,360 | $40,330 | $49,590 | 1,270 |
| West Arkansas | $44,770 | $37,040 | $48,760 | 450 |
| North Arkansas | $42,470 | $36,480 | $46,580 | 670 |
| East Arkansas | $39,480 | $35,340 | $46,880 | 440 |
| South Arkansas | $39,280 | $36,950 | $46,520 | 650 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $38,880 | $36,800 | $43,960 | 410 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $38,420 | $32,740 | $46,320 | 160 |