Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $64,000 +23.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.77
10th percentile $35,480
90th percentile $89,130
Employed locally 170
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,480
    25th
    $48,550
    50th (median)
    $64,000
    75th
    $87,050
    90th
    $89,130

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 90% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $123,470
    Hawaii $108,570
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,570
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $98,730
    Anchorage, AK $97,670
    Alaska $97,670

    Nearby metros — Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $74,950
    Columbus, OH $74,900
    Cleveland, OH $63,950
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,410
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $62,830
    Ohio $61,290

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,310
    Electricians $74,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,890
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,710
    Carpenters $55,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Akron, OH is $30.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.85 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Akron, OH is 23.9% above the national median of $51,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Akron?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,480 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,550.