Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $59,700 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.70
10th percentile $53,490
90th percentile $98,670
Employed locally 120
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,490
    25th
    $57,990
    50th (median)
    $59,700
    75th
    $75,610
    90th
    $98,670

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 64% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 36% 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
    District of Columbia $70,030
    Connecticut $59,710
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,200
    Grand Junction, CO $50,600

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$50,750
    Electricians$76,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$85,520
    Carpenters$64,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$74,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Hartford, CT is $28.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Hartford, CT is 15.6% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $53,490 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,990.