Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,730 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.58
10th percentile $38,690
90th percentile $62,830
Employed locally 60
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,690
    25th
    $39,920
    50th (median)
    $40,730
    75th
    $50,040
    90th
    $62,830

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$74,890
    Construction Laborers$44,890
    Highway Maintenance Workers$50,620
    Electricians$62,230
    Carpenters$53,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $19.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 21.1% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,690 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,920.