Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $47,820 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.99
10th percentile $38,460
90th percentile $57,570
Employed locally 40
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,460
    25th
    $45,090
    50th (median)
    $47,820
    75th
    $49,540
    90th
    $57,570

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 81% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 19% 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
    Anchorage, AK $97,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,430
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,130
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,410
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,440
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $58,770

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,780
    Electricians$54,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,730
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$50,440
    Carpenters$46,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Fayetteville, NC is $22.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Fayetteville, NC is 7.4% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,460 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,090.