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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $58,690 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.21
10th percentile $39,310
90th percentile $74,500
Employed locally 80
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,310
    25th
    $48,220
    50th (median)
    $58,690
    75th
    $62,100
    90th
    $74,500

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,090
    Electricians $77,050
    Carpenters $63,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,440
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Lansing, MI is $28.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Lansing, MI 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,310 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,220.