Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,470 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.49
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $63,080
Employed locally 110
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $37,090
    50th (median)
    $38,470
    75th
    $47,020
    90th
    $63,080

    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

    Related occupations in Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$45,510
    Highway Maintenance Workers$46,190
    Carpenters$47,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$61,220
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52,270
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Central Missouri is $18.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Central Missouri is 25.5% 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 Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,090.