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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Arizona (2026)
$29.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,775/year ($4,148/month) for a single filer
Heavy Equipment Operator pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,200 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Arizona (occupation code 47-2073, “Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Heavy Equipment Operator salary of $60,620 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,775 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $60,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,094 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,637 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,113 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,775 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,148 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make in Arizona?
- The median Heavy Equipment Operator salary in Arizona is $60,620 per year ($29.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,200 and $65,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $60,620, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $49,775 per year ($4,148 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Heavy Equipment Operator jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 13,200 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.