Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baton Rouge, LA

Median annual salary $49,870 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.98
10th percentile $43,070
90th percentile $49,870
Employed locally 80
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,070
    25th
    $43,070
    50th (median)
    $49,870
    75th
    $49,870
    90th
    $49,870

    Baton Rouge economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 72% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 28% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,430
    Eau Claire, WI $83,620
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,130
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $64,250
    Cleveland, OH $63,950

    Related occupations in Baton Rouge, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$43,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,930
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$72,010
    Electricians$64,410
    Carpenters$56,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$56,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Baton Rouge, LA is $23.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Baton Rouge, LA is 3.4% 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 Baton Rouge?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,070 per year in Baton Rouge, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,070.