Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $83,620 +61.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.20
10th percentile $45,180
90th percentile $89,830
Employed locally 40
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,180
    25th
    $51,760
    50th (median)
    $83,620
    75th
    $86,340
    90th
    $89,830

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 115% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 15% above 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
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,570
    Hawaii $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
    Appleton, WI $89,810
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,370
    Green Bay, WI $83,170
    Madison, WI $83,160
    Duluth, MN-WI $83,090
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $79,740

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,750
    Carpenters $59,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,210
    Electricians $73,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,330
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $60,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Eau Claire, WI is $40.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Eau Claire, WI is 61.9% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,180 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,760.