Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $98,730 +91.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.47
10th percentile $60,420
90th percentile $100,150
Employed locally 40
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,420
    25th
    $81,420
    50th (median)
    $98,730
    75th
    $100,150
    90th
    $100,150

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 153% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 53% above 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
    Anchorage, AK $97,670
    Alaska $97,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,430

    Nearby metros — Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,370
    St. Louis, MO-IL $76,400
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $70,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $69,840
    Springfield, IL $69,780
    Illinois $66,130

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $55,740
    Electricians $91,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $92,470
    Carpenters $65,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $87,670
    Highway Maintenance Workers $58,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Champaign, IL is $47.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Champaign, IL is 91.2% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $60,420 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,420.