Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $45,260 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.76
10th percentile $37,850
90th percentile $52,430
Employed locally 70
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,850
    25th
    $38,650
    50th (median)
    $45,260
    75th
    $49,610
    90th
    $52,430

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 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
    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
    Anchorage, AK $97,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,430
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,130
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,410
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,440
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $58,770

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$67,160
    Electricians$50,760
    Carpenters$47,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Asheville, NC is $21.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Asheville, NC is 12.4% below 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,850 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,650.