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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $49,320 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.71
10th percentile $38,500
90th percentile $60,940
Employed locally 80
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,500
    25th
    $39,520
    50th (median)
    $49,320
    75th
    $60,940
    90th
    $60,940

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 24% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,250
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,080
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $46,580
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,610
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,100

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,420
    Electricians $59,230
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $54,320
    Carpenters $50,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Beaumont, TX is $23.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Beaumont, TX is 4.5% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,500 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,520.