Arizona
Operating Engineer programs in Arizona
4 listed heavy equipment operator programs in Arizona, plus BLS pay data for the state and 7 metro areas.
- $61,520Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $47,680Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $60,620Median pay (state)
- $79,460Top 10% earn over
13,200 jobs in Arizona · 4 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Operating Engineer pay in Arizona
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $47,680 | $51,200 | $60,620 | $65,370 | $79,460 | $61,520 | 13,200 |
| United States | $42,190 | $48,680 | $59,850 | $77,170 | $101,090 | $66,290 | 478,090 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $48,660 | $52,400 | $62,540 | $67,530 | $81,220 | $63,350 | 7,980 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $48,680 | $52,000 | $60,830 | $62,730 | $72,560 | $60,080 | 770 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $47,650 | $49,480 | $58,720 | $61,440 | $77,580 | $60,170 | 250 |
| Tucson, AZ | $45,160 | $47,230 | $58,100 | $61,560 | $75,250 | $58,030 | 1,130 |
| Yuma, AZ | $42,850 | $47,830 | $54,270 | $59,220 | $73,960 | $56,940 | 180 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $42,670 | $46,200 | $51,550 | $59,840 | $83,200 | $56,130 | 220 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $38,540 | $46,950 | $50,470 | $58,710 | $70,580 | $53,910 | 140 |
Programs
Listed programs in Arizona
Every heavy equipment operator program we matched in Arizona. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Arizona College Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | Coolidge, AZ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $2,250–$4,500 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 49.0202 |
| Central Arizona College Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | Coolidge, AZ | Associate degree | 6 | $2,250–$4,500 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 49.0202 |
| Central Arizona College Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | Coolidge, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 17 | $2,250–$4,500 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 49.0202 |
| Arizona Operating Engineers JA&TS | Casa Grande, AZ | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2073.00 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.