Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,790 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.53
10th percentile $35,940
90th percentile $59,760
Employed locally 340
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,940
    25th
    $36,980
    50th (median)
    $44,790
    75th
    $49,530
    90th
    $59,760

    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 New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,360
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $45,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,100
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $57,390
    Electricians $56,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Eastern New Mexico is $21.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Eastern New Mexico is 13.3% 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 New Mexico?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,940 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,980.