Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $56,870 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.34
10th percentile $47,720
90th percentile $73,590
Employed locally 60
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,720
    25th
    $48,940
    50th (median)
    $56,870
    75th
    $68,560
    90th
    $73,590

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 87% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 13% below 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
    Hawaii $108,570
    Urban Honolulu, HI $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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $123,470
    Fort Wayne, IN $93,070
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,360
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $79,740
    Wisconsin $79,440
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,620

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$64,640
    Sheet Metal Workers$53,950
    Construction Laborers$48,330
    Electricians$50,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Elkhart, IN is $27.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Elkhart, IN is 10.1% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,720 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,940.