Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Arkansas
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Arkansas earn an average of $45,890 a year. That is $20,400 (31%) less than the U.S. average of $66,290. The best-paying metro area is Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $55,080.
Top-paying Arkansas metro areas
Average pay for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Average pay, Arkansas, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Arkansas?
The average is $45,890 a year, and the median is $44,520. That is $20,400 (31%) less than the U.S. average of $66,290.
What is the hourly wage in Arkansas?
$22.06 an hour on average; the median is $21.41.
Where in Arkansas do they earn the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($55,080), followed by Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR ($49,960). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Hot Springs, AR ($39,490).
How does Arkansas rank?
Arkansas ranks #51 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.