Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $50,600 -2% vs national
Median hourly $24.33
10th percentile $40,100
90th percentile $66,440
Employed locally 40
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,100
    25th
    $45,280
    50th (median)
    $50,600
    75th
    $57,190
    90th
    $66,440

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 29% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,010
    Construction Laborers $40,710
    Electricians $57,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $54,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,070
    Carpenters $48,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Grand Junction, CO is $24.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Grand Junction, CO is 2% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,100 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,280.