Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $42,950 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.65
10th percentile $36,470
90th percentile $52,960
Employed locally 40
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,470
    25th
    $41,280
    50th (median)
    $42,950
    75th
    $47,300
    90th
    $52,960

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 53% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 47% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,170
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $53,490
    Vineland, NJ $48,250
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,990

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,810
    Carpenters $60,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $98,880
    Electricians $62,930
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,190
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $55,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Atlantic City, NJ is $20.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 16.8% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,470 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,280.