Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $38,050 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.30
10th percentile $36,850
90th percentile $49,960
Employed locally 170
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,850
    25th
    $37,930
    50th (median)
    $38,050
    75th
    $47,390
    90th
    $49,960

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 42% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $123,470
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,360
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $79,740
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,620
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $76,970
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $74,950

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,660
    Electricians$49,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$61,310
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,360
    Carpenters$47,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$50,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Little Rock, AR is $18.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Little Rock, AR is 26.3% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,850 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,930.