Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $54,620 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.26
10th percentile $40,330
90th percentile $72,000
Employed locally 80
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,330
    25th
    $49,910
    50th (median)
    $54,620
    75th
    $62,920
    90th
    $72,000

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 40% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,510
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $79,740
    Wisconsin $79,440
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,620
    Columbus, OH $74,900

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,700
    Construction Laborers $46,350
    Electricians $59,840
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,910
    Carpenters $57,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Fort Collins, CO is $26.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Fort Collins, CO is 5.8% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,330 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,910.