Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,410 -14% vs national
Median hourly $21.35
10th percentile $34,910
90th percentile $55,350
Employed locally 130
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,910
    25th
    $39,840
    50th (median)
    $44,410
    75th
    $50,390
    90th
    $55,350

    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 East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$61,040
    Electricians$56,570
    Carpenters$46,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in East Tennessee is $21.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in East Tennessee is 14% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,910 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,840.