Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Alaska
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Alaska earn an average of $82,680 a year. That is $16,390 (25%) more than the U.S. average of $66,290. The best-paying metro area is Fairbanks-College, AK at $83,380.
Top-paying Alaska metro areas
Average pay for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 2.
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Alaska, charted
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Where Alaska operating engineers and other construction equipment operators work
Average pay by state
Alaska vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,290 | $31.87 |
| Alaska | $82,680 | $39.75 |
| Washington | $88,290 | $42.45 |
Related jobs in Alaska
- Construction Laborers$59,270
- Electricians$90,040
- Carpenters$80,460
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$90,460
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$64,220
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$100,010
Average pay, Alaska, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Alaska?
The average is $82,680 a year, and the median is $77,810. That is $16,390 (25%) more than the U.S. average of $66,290.
What is the hourly wage in Alaska?
$39.75 an hour on average; the median is $37.41.
Where in Alaska do they earn the most?
Fairbanks-College, AK ($83,380), followed by Anchorage, AK ($80,570). The lowest average among 2 metro areas with data is Anchorage, AK ($80,570).
How does Alaska rank?
Alaska ranks #9 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.