Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $53,490 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.71
10th percentile $42,950
90th percentile $67,400
Employed locally 40
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,950
    25th
    $46,290
    50th (median)
    $53,490
    75th
    $67,000
    90th
    $67,400

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 35% 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
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,570
    Hawaii $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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $98,730
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,810
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,230
    Lancaster, PA $58,670
    Pittsburgh, PA $56,460
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,990

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,350
    Carpenters $59,000
    Electricians $66,870
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,840
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Allentown, PA-NJ is $25.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 3.6% 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,950 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,290.