Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $53,430 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.69
10th percentile $41,140
90th percentile $70,730
Employed locally 140
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,140
    25th
    $47,960
    50th (median)
    $53,430
    75th
    $60,240
    90th
    $70,730

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 39% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,510
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $79,740
    Wisconsin $79,440
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,620
    Columbus, OH $74,900

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,300
    Carpenters $53,970
    Electricians $59,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,060
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Colorado Springs, CO is $25.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 3.4% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,140 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,960.