Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $79,460 +53.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.20
10th percentile $59,170
90th percentile $129,110
Employed locally 320
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,170
    25th
    $60,640
    50th (median)
    $79,460
    75th
    $127,470
    90th
    $129,110

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 85% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 15% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,430
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,360
    California $79,460
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,230
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $70,440

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $73,840
    Construction Laborers $59,540
    Electricians $76,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Los Angeles, CA is $38.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Los Angeles, CA is 53.8% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $59,170 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,640.