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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $57,910 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.84
10th percentile $46,220
90th percentile $84,380
Employed locally 250
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,220
    25th
    $49,070
    50th (median)
    $57,910
    75th
    $70,260
    90th
    $84,380

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 82% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 18% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,200

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,850
    Carpenters$59,130
    Electricians$78,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$73,760
    Highway Maintenance Workers$49,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Buffalo, NY is $27.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Buffalo, NY is 12.1% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,220 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,070.