Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $83,160 +61% vs national
Median hourly $39.98
10th percentile $50,590
90th percentile $91,770
Employed locally 110
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,590
    25th
    $57,530
    50th (median)
    $83,160
    75th
    $91,270
    90th
    $91,770

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 96% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 4% 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
    Appleton, WI $89,810
    Eau Claire, WI $83,620
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,370
    Green Bay, WI $83,170
    Duluth, MN-WI $83,090
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $79,740

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,430
    Carpenters $62,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,470
    Electricians $77,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $99,450
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Madison, WI is $39.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Madison, WI is 61% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,590 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,530.