Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Lower East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,350 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.92
10th percentile $31,740
90th percentile $47,570
Employed locally 90
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,740
    25th
    $37,710
    50th (median)
    $39,350
    75th
    $43,380
    90th
    $47,570

    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

    Related occupations in Lower East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers $33,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $41,840
    Electricians $55,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in Lower East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Lower East Mississippi is $18.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.59 or more per hour.

    Is Lower East Mississippi above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Lower East Mississippi is 23.8% 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 Lower East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,740 per year in Lower East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,710.