Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $58,410 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.08
10th percentile $47,030
90th percentile $66,490
Employed locally 110
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,030
    25th
    $48,000
    50th (median)
    $58,410
    75th
    $58,410
    90th
    $66,490

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 17% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,810
    Missouri $70,520
    Minnesota $68,920
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $68,080
    Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $63,020

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$81,740
    Electricians$63,970
    Construction Laborers$48,650
    Carpenters$60,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,020
    Sheet Metal Workers$89,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kalamazoo, MI is $28.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 13.1% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,030 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,000.