Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Fort Wayne, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Wayne, IN

Median annual salary $93,070 +80.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.75
10th percentile $47,670
90th percentile $93,090
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,670
    25th
    $52,480
    50th (median)
    $93,070
    75th
    $93,070
    90th
    $93,090

    Fort Wayne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,378 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 134% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 34% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $123,470
    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
    Washington $77,180

    Related occupations in Fort Wayne, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,520
    Electricians$66,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,380
    Carpenters$58,440
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Fort Wayne, IN is $44.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Fort Wayne, IN is 80.2% 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 Fort Wayne?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,670 per year in Fort Wayne, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,480.