Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $45,100 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.68
10th percentile $35,050
90th percentile $66,160
Employed locally 100
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,050
    25th
    $39,900
    50th (median)
    $45,100
    75th
    $56,210
    90th
    $66,160

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 24% 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
    Odessa, TX $52,000
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $49,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,250
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,080
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $46,580
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,610

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,150
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,490
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,040
    Electricians $49,790
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $39,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in College Station, TX is $21.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in College Station, TX is 12.7% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,050 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,900.