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

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

Median annual salary $53,360 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.65
10th percentile $39,810
90th percentile $72,510
Employed locally 230
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,810
    25th
    $45,450
    50th (median)
    $53,360
    75th
    $63,930
    90th
    $72,510

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 88% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 12% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $50,360

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,800
    Carpenters $45,850
    Electricians $56,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,410
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Yuma, AZ is $25.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Yuma, AZ is 9.1% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,810 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,450.