Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Hill Country Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,810 -21% vs national
Median hourly $19.62
10th percentile $34,520
90th percentile $51,480
Employed locally 120
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,520
    25th
    $38,370
    50th (median)
    $40,810
    75th
    $51,060
    90th
    $51,480

    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

    Related occupations in Hill Country Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,080
    Electricians $48,270
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,970
    Carpenters $39,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in Hill Country Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Hill Country Region of Texas is $19.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.90 or more per hour.

    Is Hill Country Region of Texas above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Hill Country Region of Texas is 21% 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 Hill Country Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,520 per year in Hill Country Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,370.