Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Huntington, WV-KY-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH

Median annual salary $55,750 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.80
10th percentile $39,090
90th percentile $75,690
Employed locally 140
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,090
    25th
    $45,640
    50th (median)
    $55,750
    75th
    $70,730
    90th
    $75,690

    Huntington economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,483 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 95% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 5% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,220
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $54,170
    Winchester, VA-WV $42,430

    Related occupations in Huntington, WV-KY-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$42,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$56,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,860
    Electricians$60,870
    Carpenters$50,960
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$51,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Huntington, WV-KY-OH is $26.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Huntington, WV-KY-OH is 7.9% 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 Huntington?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,090 per year in Huntington, WV-KY-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,640.