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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$60,620
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.2% vs 2024
$61,520
Mean Salary
$60,620
Median Salary
$29.14
Hourly Rate
13,200 people work as Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Arizona
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Arizona earn a median salary of $60,620 per year ($5,051/month).
This is 5.4% below the national average of $64,047.
Arizona ranks #27 out of 51 states for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 13,200 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 1.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
4.12
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Equipment Maintenance
3.25
Monitoring
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.56
English Language
3.33
Public Safety and Security
3.13
Mathematics
2.81
Administration and Management
2.78
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(1.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Arizona
Salaries for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Arizona range from $47,680 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $79,460 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $51,200 and $65,370.
Median $60,620
P10: $47,680P25: $51,200P75: $65,370P90: $79,460
10th
$47,680
25th
$51,200
Median
$60,620
75th
$65,370
90th
$79,460
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,680
$22.92
$3,973
25th Percentile
$51,200
$24.62
$4,266
Median (50th)
$60,620
$29.14
$5,051
75th Percentile
$65,370
$31.43
$5,447
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$79,460
$38.20
$6,621
Note: The mean (average) salary of $61,520 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#27
Arizona ranks #27 of 51 states
$64,047
National avg. for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Arizona is $60,620 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $61,520.
What is the salary range for a Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Arizona?
Salaries for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Arizona range from $47,680 at the 10th percentile to $79,460 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $51,200 and $65,370.
What is the starting salary for a Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Arizona?
Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators positions in Arizona typically start around $47,680 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $51,200 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 13,200 people are employed as Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Arizona is approximately $29.14 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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