SOC 47-2071 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators is $51,646 per year ($24.83/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $44,741 and $66,061 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $90,106 per year. There are approximately 45,680 paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $18.29 | $38,043 |
| P25 | $21.51 | $44,741 |
| P50MEDIAN | $24.83 | $51,646 |
| P75 | $31.76 | $66,061 |
| P90 | $43.32 | $90,106 |
Manufacturing openings fell 71K, the first decline in three months. Quit rates continue to fall. The market is clearly easing with less urgency to stretch offers.
The national median salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators is $51,646 per year ($24.83/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $44,741 and $66,061 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators is $90,106 per year ($43.32/hr). The 75th percentile is $66,061 per year.
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn approximately $38,043 per year ($18.29/hr). The 25th percentile is $44,741 per year.
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