Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $44,810 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.55
10th percentile $38,100
90th percentile $55,010
Employed locally 260
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,100
    25th
    $38,470
    50th (median)
    $44,810
    75th
    $48,480
    90th
    $55,010

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 42% 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
    Flint, MI $54,690
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $49,850
    Port St. Lucie, FL $48,840
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $48,000
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $46,950
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $46,020

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $70,790
    Electricians $55,880
    Carpenters $48,110
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,460
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Jacksonville, FL is $21.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Jacksonville, FL is 13.2% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,100 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,470.