Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Cheyenne, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cheyenne, WY

Median annual salary $57,680 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.73
10th percentile $49,770
90th percentile $73,470
Employed locally 40
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,770
    25th
    $49,930
    50th (median)
    $57,680
    75th
    $61,520
    90th
    $73,470

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 74% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 26% 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
    Wyoming $58,930
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $58,540
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $56,980

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,140
    Electricians$72,520
    Construction Laborers$43,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53,510
    Carpenters$53,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Cheyenne, WY is $27.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Cheyenne, WY is 11.7% 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 Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,770 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,930.