Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary
in Arizona nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $52,420–$61,010
- vs U.S. median
- +1%
- Metro rank
- #178 of 433
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in the Arizona nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $60,250 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,350 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% above the U.S. median of $59,850 and 1% below the AZ statewide median of $60,620. It ranks #178 of 433 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,350 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in other AZ metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $62,540 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $60,830 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $58,720 |
| Tucson, AZ | $58,100 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $51,550 |
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Questions
What is the average Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Arizona nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $60,250 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,350 jobs pay between $52,420 and $61,010. The 10th percentile is $48,050 and the 90th is $73,250.
Is Arizona nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators?
That is 1% above the U.S. median of $59,850 and 1% below the AZ statewide median of $60,620. It ranks #178 of 433 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make an hour in Arizona nonmetropolitan area?
About $28.97 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $60,250 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $25.20–$29.33 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.