Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $59,840 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.77
10th percentile $47,290
90th percentile $76,850
Employed locally 240
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,290
    25th
    $49,640
    50th (median)
    $59,840
    75th
    $63,450
    90th
    $76,850

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 86% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 14% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $62,210
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $61,140
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $57,180
    Tucson, AZ $57,100
    Yuma, AZ $53,360
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $50,360

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,530
    Carpenters $49,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,960
    Electricians $60,150
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,410
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Flagstaff, AZ is $28.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 1.9% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,290 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,640.