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

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

Median annual salary $50,650 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.35
10th percentile $39,330
90th percentile $78,350
Employed locally 40
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,330
    25th
    $39,540
    50th (median)
    $50,650
    75th
    $71,790
    90th
    $78,350

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 42% 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
    Billings, MT $58,150
    Binghamton, NY $47,780

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,030
    Carpenters $62,250
    Construction Laborers $53,430
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,640
    Electricians $66,760
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Bozeman, MT is $24.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Bozeman, MT is 1.9% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,330 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,540.