Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Billings, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Billings, MT

Median annual salary $58,150 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.96
10th percentile $46,250
90th percentile $68,200
Employed locally 60
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,250
    25th
    $47,660
    50th (median)
    $58,150
    75th
    $63,690
    90th
    $68,200

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 78% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 22% 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
    Bozeman, MT $50,650
    Binghamton, NY $47,780

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,530
    Carpenters $58,810
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,850
    Electricians $78,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Billings, MT is $27.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Billings, MT is 12.6% 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 Billings?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,250 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,660.