Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $47,780 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.97
10th percentile $33,090
90th percentile $92,190
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,090
    25th
    $46,010
    50th (median)
    $47,780
    75th
    $62,960
    90th
    $92,190

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 25% 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
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $79,090
    Albany, OR $64,690
    Rochester, NY $63,860
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,170
    Utica-Rome, NY $60,500
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $57,910

    Related occupations in Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$52,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,580
    Carpenters$57,430
    Electricians$78,470
    Highway Maintenance Workers$49,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$73,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Binghamton, NY is $22.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Binghamton, NY is 7.5% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,090 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,010.