Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $49,920 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.00
10th percentile $39,430
90th percentile $58,010
Employed locally 130
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,430
    25th
    $43,500
    50th (median)
    $49,920
    75th
    $51,170
    90th
    $58,010

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 21% 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
    Anchorage, AK $97,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,430
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,130
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,410
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,440
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $58,770

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,230
    Electricians $56,550
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,050
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,700
    Carpenters $46,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Greensboro, NC is $24.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Greensboro, NC is 3.3% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,430 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,500.