Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Coast Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $69,520 +34.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.42
10th percentile $48,920
90th percentile $70,300
Employed locally 40
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,920
    25th
    $57,460
    50th (median)
    $69,520
    75th
    $69,520
    90th
    $70,300

    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 Coast Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $51,460
    Construction Laborers $45,950
    Electricians $82,170
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,460
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $72,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Coast Oregon is $33.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Coast Oregon is 34.6% 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 Coast Oregon?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,920 per year in Coast Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,460.