Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Lincoln, NE

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lincoln, NE

Median annual salary $51,520 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.77
10th percentile $34,940
90th percentile $61,730
Employed locally 70
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,940
    25th
    $47,880
    50th (median)
    $51,520
    75th
    $59,600
    90th
    $61,730

    Lincoln economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,095 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
    Fort Wayne, IN $93,070
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $76,970
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,810
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $72,920
    Minnesota $68,920
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $68,080

    Related occupations in Lincoln, NE

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,280
    Carpenters $49,180
    Electricians $60,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,560
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,760
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Lincoln, NE is $24.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Lincoln, NE is 0.3% 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 Lincoln?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,940 per year in Lincoln, NE. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,880.