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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Arizona
Ranked #29 of 51 · AZ
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in Arizona earn between $47,680 and $79,460. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Arizona is $61,520, about 7.2% below the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arizona
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $62,540 | $63,350 | 7,980 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $60,830 | $60,080 | 770 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $60,250 | $58,480 | 2,350 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $58,720 | $60,170 | 250 |
| Tucson, AZ | $58,100 | $58,030 | 1,130 |
| Yuma, AZ | $54,270 | $56,940 | 180 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $51,550 | $56,130 | 220 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $50,470 | $53,910 | 140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Arizona?
The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Arizona is $60,620 per year (mean $61,520), and about 80% earn between $47,680 and $79,460.
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make per hour in Arizona?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $61,520 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Arizona a high-paying state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
Arizona ranks #29 of 51 states for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators pay. Its mean salary of $61,520 is about 7.2% below the U.S. average of $66,290.
Which metro areas in Arizona pay operating engineers and other construction equipment operators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Arizona for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ ($62,540), Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ ($60,830), Arizona nonmetropolitan area ($60,250), by median annual wage.
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