Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,620 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.89
10th percentile $38,160
90th percentile $56,740
Employed locally 140
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,160
    25th
    $45,660
    50th (median)
    $47,620
    75th
    $56,290
    90th
    $56,740

    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 North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,430
    Electricians $50,870
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $45,560
    Carpenters $44,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Eastern North Carolina is $22.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Eastern North Carolina is 7.8% 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 North Carolina?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,160 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,660.