Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $48,080 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.12
10th percentile $37,430
90th percentile $62,730
Employed locally 610
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,430
    25th
    $43,270
    50th (median)
    $48,080
    75th
    $55,690
    90th
    $62,730

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 49% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 51% 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
    Odessa, TX $52,000
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $49,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,250
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $46,580
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,610
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,100

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,530
    Electricians $59,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,280
    Carpenters $49,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Austin, TX is $23.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Austin, TX is 6.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,430 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,270.