Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $36,380 -29.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.49
10th percentile $27,500
90th percentile $66,300
Employed locally 40
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,500
    25th
    $31,190
    50th (median)
    $36,380
    75th
    $49,030
    90th
    $66,300

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 38% 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
    Alaska $97,670
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,360
    California $79,460
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,620
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $76,970
    Albany, OR $64,690

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$34,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$61,830
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,140
    Electricians$49,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,200
    Carpenters$46,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Auburn, AL is $17.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Auburn, AL is 29.6% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,500 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,190.