Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $43,500 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.91
10th percentile $37,780
90th percentile $66,610
Employed locally 40
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,780
    25th
    $37,870
    50th (median)
    $43,500
    75th
    $52,020
    90th
    $66,610

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $59,090
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $57,910
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $56,670
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $56,290
    Michigan $54,690
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $54,220

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$74,940
    Electricians$59,930
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,980
    Carpenters$59,140
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Augusta, GA-SC is $20.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 15.8% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,780 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,870.