Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,250 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.39
10th percentile $34,570
90th percentile $46,460
Employed locally 90
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,570
    25th
    $37,870
    50th (median)
    $38,250
    75th
    $43,700
    90th
    $46,460

    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 Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,490
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$40,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$60,940
    Electricians$56,160
    Highway Maintenance Workers$36,520
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$52,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Middle Georgia is $18.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Middle Georgia is 25.9% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,570 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,870.