Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $46,500 -10% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $30,610
90th percentile $54,310
Employed locally 60
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,610
    25th
    $36,460
    50th (median)
    $46,500
    75th
    $51,600
    90th
    $54,310

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 77% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 23% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $48,810
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $39,340

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,400
    Electricians $47,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,000
    Highway Maintenance Workers $33,530
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Jackson, MS is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Jackson, MS is 10% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,610 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,460.