Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $54,270 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.09
10th percentile $40,480
90th percentile $75,250
Employed locally 620
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,480
    25th
    $46,310
    50th (median)
    $54,270
    75th
    $61,570
    90th
    $75,250

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 53% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 47% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,160
    Electricians $63,010
    Construction Laborers $48,110
    Carpenters $61,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Denver, CO is $26.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Denver, CO is 5.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,480 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,310.