Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $97,670 +89.1% vs national
Median hourly $46.96
10th percentile $65,120
90th percentile $100,300
Employed locally 70
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,120
    25th
    $83,510
    50th (median)
    $97,670
    75th
    $98,600
    90th
    $100,300

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 102% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 2% above 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
    Alaska $97,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,430

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,430
    Akron, OH $64,000
    Yakima, WA $63,160
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $63,110
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $57,850
    South Dakota $57,610

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $59,840
    Carpenters $63,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $73,940
    Electricians $77,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $84,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Anchorage, AK is $46.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Anchorage, AK is 89.1% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $65,120 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,510.