Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Green Bay, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Green Bay, WI

Median annual salary $83,170 +61% vs national
Median hourly $39.98
10th percentile $45,370
90th percentile $90,210
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,370
    25th
    $49,050
    50th (median)
    $83,170
    75th
    $83,270
    90th
    $90,210

    Green Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,459 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 107% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 7% 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
    Appleton, WI $89,810
    Eau Claire, WI $83,620
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,370
    Madison, WI $83,160
    Duluth, MN-WI $83,090
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $79,740

    Related occupations in Green Bay, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $52,790
    Carpenters $60,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,030
    Electricians $74,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,190
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $70,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Green Bay, WI is $39.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Green Bay, WI is 61% 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 Green Bay?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,370 per year in Green Bay, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,050.