Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $50,360 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $37,720
90th percentile $69,910
Employed locally 160
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,720
    25th
    $45,750
    50th (median)
    $50,360
    75th
    $59,340
    90th
    $69,910

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 85% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 15% 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 Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,760
    Carpenters $42,640
    Electricians $55,200
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,340
    Construction and Building Inspectors $79,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Sierra Vista, AZ is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 14.2% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,720 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,750.