Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Coastal Plains Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,160 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.19
10th percentile $31,480
90th percentile $52,890
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,480
    25th
    $36,950
    50th (median)
    $46,160
    75th
    $52,890
    90th
    $52,890

    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 Coastal Plains Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,850
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $38,240
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,660
    Electricians $58,050
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $36,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in Coastal Plains Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is $22.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.43 or more per hour.

    Is Coastal Plains Region of Texas above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is 10.6% 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 Coastal Plains Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,480 per year in Coastal Plains Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,950.