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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Evansville, IN

Median annual salary $50,420 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.24
10th percentile $38,800
90th percentile $94,580
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,800
    25th
    $43,730
    50th (median)
    $50,420
    75th
    $69,630
    90th
    $94,580

    Evansville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,671 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 25% 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 Evansville, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,890
    Electricians $77,000
    Carpenters $60,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $76,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Evansville, IN is $24.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Evansville, IN is 2.4% 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 Evansville?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,800 per year in Evansville, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,730.