Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Kiryas Joel, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY

Median annual salary $50,310 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.19
10th percentile $47,220
90th percentile $102,630
Employed locally 100
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,220
    25th
    $50,290
    50th (median)
    $50,310
    75th
    $67,480
    90th
    $102,630

    Kiryas Joel economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,912 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 52% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 48% 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
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $79,090
    Albany, OR $64,690
    Rochester, NY $63,860
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,170
    Utica-Rome, NY $60,500
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $57,910

    Related occupations in Kiryas Joel, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,880
    Carpenters $60,460
    Electricians $69,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $69,230
    Highway Maintenance Workers $57,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kiryas Joel, NY is $24.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Kiryas Joel, NY is 2.6% 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 Kiryas Joel?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,220 per year in Kiryas Joel, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,290.