Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $56,960 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.38
10th percentile $41,970
90th percentile $64,980
Employed locally 400
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,970
    25th
    $50,640
    50th (median)
    $56,960
    75th
    $59,470
    90th
    $64,980

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 41% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,220
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $54,170
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,990

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,120
    Electricians $63,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,660
    Carpenters $60,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Baltimore, MD is $27.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Baltimore, MD is 10.3% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,970 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,640.