Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $69,990 +35.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.65
10th percentile $36,610
90th percentile $80,790
Employed locally 100
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,610
    25th
    $47,380
    50th (median)
    $69,990
    75th
    $80,790
    90th
    $80,790

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 97% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 3% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,430
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $83,980
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,360
    St. Louis, MO-IL $76,400
    Kansas City, MO-KS $70,520
    Montana $58,980

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $54,560
    Electricians $61,960
    Carpenters $50,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,890
    Sheet Metal Workers $77,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Jefferson City, MO is $33.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Jefferson City, MO is 35.5% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,610 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,380.