Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $58,670 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.21
10th percentile $24,610
90th percentile $71,660
Employed locally 30
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,610
    25th
    $51,530
    50th (median)
    $58,670
    75th
    $65,890
    90th
    $71,660

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 30% 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $98,730
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,810
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,230
    Pittsburgh, PA $56,460
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $53,490
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,990

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $51,270
    Construction Laborers $47,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,510
    Electricians $61,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,110
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Lancaster, PA is $28.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Lancaster, PA is 13.6% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,610 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,530.