Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Median annual salary $48,110 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.13
10th percentile $40,420
90th percentile $68,840
Employed locally 230
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,420
    25th
    $43,870
    50th (median)
    $48,110
    75th
    $59,160
    90th
    $68,840

    Lake Havasu City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,799 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $59,840
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $57,180
    Tucson, AZ $57,100
    Yuma, AZ $53,360

    Related occupations in Lake Havasu City, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $41,120
    Electricians $49,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,980
    Carpenters $44,410
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,060
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Lake Havasu City?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $23.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.00 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Havasu City above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 18.1% below 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 Lake Havasu City?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,420 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,870.