Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $39,480 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.98
10th percentile $38,010
90th percentile $46,820
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,010
    25th
    $38,010
    50th (median)
    $39,480
    75th
    $44,850
    90th
    $46,820

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 33% 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
    Flint, MI $54,690
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $49,850
    Port St. Lucie, FL $48,840
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $48,000
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $46,950
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $46,020

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,460
    Electricians $50,010
    Carpenters $46,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,540
    Roofers $44,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Gainesville, FL is $18.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Gainesville, FL is 23.6% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,010 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,010.