Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Central North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $47,420 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $61,450
Employed locally 80
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $40,730
    50th (median)
    $47,420
    75th
    $55,330
    90th
    $61,450

    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 North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,940
    Electricians $50,350
    Carpenters $41,600
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Central North Carolina is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Central North Carolina is 8.2% 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 North Carolina?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,730.