Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $59,090 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.41
10th percentile $37,680
90th percentile $78,260
Employed locally 100
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,680
    25th
    $50,160
    50th (median)
    $59,090
    75th
    $72,880
    90th
    $78,260

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 80% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 20% 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
    Reno, NV $63,550
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $54,270
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $47,070
    Jacksonville, FL $44,810

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$61,470
    Construction Laborers$47,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,980
    Electricians$64,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$64,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Las Vegas, NV is $28.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Las Vegas, NV is 14.4% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,680 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,160.