How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Arizona?
$60,620a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Arizona. That is $29.14 an hour or $5,052 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.14
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,680Median: $60,620Highest 10%: $79,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,680 | $22.92 | |
| 25th | $51,200 | $24.62 | |
| Median | $60,620 | $29.14 | |
| 75th | $65,370 | $31.43 | |
| 90th | $79,460 | $38.20 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $62,540 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $60,830 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $58,720 |
| Tucson, AZ | $58,100 |
| Yuma, AZ | $54,270 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $51,550 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $50,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 24. Montana | $61,580 |
| 25. Maryland | $61,410 |
| 26. Utah | $60,740 |
| 27. Arizona | $60,620 |
| 28. Missouri | $60,540 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $60,530 |
| 30. Iowa | $60,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $29.14 ($60,620 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $60,620 against $59,850 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Arizona rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Arizona ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $62,540 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.