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

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

Median annual salary $74,900 +45% vs national
Median hourly $36.01
10th percentile $40,300
90th percentile $78,170
Employed locally 370
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,300
    25th
    $53,140
    50th (median)
    $74,900
    75th
    $77,570
    90th
    $78,170

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 94% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 6% 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
    Akron, OH $64,000
    Cleveland, OH $63,950
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,410
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $62,830
    Ohio $61,290

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$56,120
    Electricians$63,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,160
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$75,000
    Carpenters$61,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Columbus, OH is $36.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Columbus, OH is 45% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,300 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,140.