Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $46,020 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.13
10th percentile $36,470
90th percentile $55,330
Employed locally 480
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,470
    25th
    $42,410
    50th (median)
    $46,020
    75th
    $48,960
    90th
    $55,330

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 37% 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
    Flint, MI $54,690
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $49,850
    Port St. Lucie, FL $48,840
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $48,000
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $46,950
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $45,460

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,560
    Construction Laborers $43,970
    Electricians $56,080
    Carpenters $48,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,080
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Miami, FL is $22.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Miami, FL is 10.9% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,470 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,410.