Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $63,950 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.75
10th percentile $38,630
90th percentile $93,210
Employed locally 370
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,630
    25th
    $49,740
    50th (median)
    $63,950
    75th
    $76,620
    90th
    $93,210

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 93% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 7% 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
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $74,950
    Columbus, OH $74,900
    Akron, OH $64,000
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,410
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $62,830
    Ohio $61,290

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,470
    Electricians $65,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,090
    Carpenters $59,610
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $66,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Cleveland, OH is $30.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Cleveland, OH is 23.8% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,630 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,740.