Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $72,920 +41.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.06
10th percentile $58,250
90th percentile $103,330
Employed locally 40
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,250
    25th
    $59,840
    50th (median)
    $72,920
    75th
    $102,660
    90th
    $103,330

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 105% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 5% 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
    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
    Anchorage, AK $97,670
    Fort Wayne, IN $93,070
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,360
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $79,740
    California $79,460
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $79,090

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,680
    Electricians $84,440
    Carpenters $59,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Eugene, OR is $35.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Eugene, OR is 41.2% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $58,250 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,840.