Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $63,110 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.34
10th percentile $49,990
90th percentile $120,790
Employed locally 40
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,990
    25th
    $57,200
    50th (median)
    $63,110
    75th
    $94,070
    90th
    $120,790

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 93% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 7% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $123,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,430
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,360
    California $79,460
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $79,460
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,230

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,470
    Construction Laborers $58,820
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $62,100
    Electricians $75,310
    Carpenters $66,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Bakersfield, CA is $30.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Bakersfield, CA is 22.2% above 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,990 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,200.