Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $63,230 +22.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.40
10th percentile $45,720
90th percentile $97,540
Employed locally 200
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,720
    25th
    $51,330
    50th (median)
    $63,230
    75th
    $69,860
    90th
    $97,540

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 82% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 18% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $123,470
    Fort Wayne, IN $93,070
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,360
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $79,740
    Wisconsin $79,440
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,620

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,650
    Electricians $64,120
    Carpenters $61,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,780
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $80,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Indianapolis, IN is $30.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Indianapolis, IN is 22.4% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,720 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,330.