Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $76,810 +48.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.93
10th percentile $48,750
90th percentile $102,270
Employed locally 590
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,750
    25th
    $62,210
    50th (median)
    $76,810
    75th
    $79,990
    90th
    $102,270

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 78% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 22% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $83,090
    Rochester, MN $76,590
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $60,260

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,350
    Carpenters $75,710
    Electricians $95,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $101,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $97,020
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $36.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 48.7% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,750 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,210.