Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Arkansas

Ranked #51 of 51 · AR

30.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,890 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $44,520
Employment 5,800

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $35,520P25 $38,350 Median $44,520P75 $49,860P90 $58,670

About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in Arkansas earn between $35,520 and $58,670. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Arkansas
$45,890
U.S. average
$66,290

The mean operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Arkansas is $45,890, about 30.8% below the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Arkansas

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $50,090 $49,960 900
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $46,290 $47,100 1,230
Jonesboro, AR $45,590 $45,090 240
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $43,940 $45,870 440
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $43,440 $44,400 710
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $42,900 $43,990 440
Fort Smith, AR-OK $41,820 $42,260 440
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $40,100 $44,060 720

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Arkansas?

The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Arkansas is $44,520 per year (mean $45,890), and about 80% earn between $35,520 and $58,670.

How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make per hour in Arkansas?

Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $45,890 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Arkansas a high-paying state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?

Arkansas ranks #51 of 51 states for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators pay. Its mean salary of $45,890 is about 30.8% below the U.S. average of $66,290.

Which metro areas in Arkansas pay operating engineers and other construction equipment operators the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR ($50,090), Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR ($46,290), Jonesboro, AR ($45,590), by median annual wage.

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