Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Arizona
Also called: Operating Engineers
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Arizona earn a median of $60,620 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($59,850)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,200
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,680; the top 10% earn over $79,460. Nationally the range is $42,190 to $101,090.
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Arizona
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Arizona?
The median is $60,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,680 and the top 10% earn over $79,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $59,850). Living costs are not included.