Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $58,770 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.26
10th percentile $36,760
90th percentile $71,630
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,760
    25th
    $37,650
    50th (median)
    $58,770
    75th
    $62,300
    90th
    $71,630

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 41% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $64,720

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $62,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,880
    Carpenters $58,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $67,390
    Construction Laborers $46,020
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Manchester, NH is $28.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Manchester, NH is 13.8% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,760 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,650.