SOC 47-2073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $51,550 a year, trailing the national median of $59,850 by 13.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $51,550 a year, trailing the national median of $59,850 by 13.9%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,200 and $59,840. The lowest tenth earn under $42,670, while the highest tenth earn more than $83,200.
The area has 220 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.9 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Phoenix records the highest median at $62,540. Of the 228 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 100th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,670 | −28.7% |
| 25th | $46,200 | −22.8% |
| Median (50th) | $51,550 | −13.9% |
| 75th | $59,840 | −0.0% |
| 90th | $83,200 | +39.0% |
| Mean | $56,130 | −6.2% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $62,540 | 7,980 | |
| 2 | Prescott Valley | $60,830 | 770 | |
| 3 | Flagstaff | $58,720 | 250 | |
| 4 | Tucson | $58,100 | 1,130 | |
| 5 | Yuma | $54,270 | 180 | |
| 6 | Sierra Vista | $50,470 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lake Havasu City sit close to the national average, so $51,550 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$51,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,192US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,550 a year, 13.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,670 to $83,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $62,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
The median annual wage is $51,550, or $24.78 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,850, so pay in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 13.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lake Havasu City, AZ earns more than $83,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,670 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Phoenix, at $62,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 jobs in this occupation in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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