Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $40,330 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.39
10th percentile $31,370
90th percentile $63,850
Employed locally 80
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,370
    25th
    $36,570
    50th (median)
    $40,330
    75th
    $48,480
    90th
    $63,850

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 64% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 36% 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
    Alaska $97,670
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,360
    California $79,460
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,620
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $76,970
    Albany, OR $64,690

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,220
    Electricians $49,750
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,990
    Carpenters $47,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Montgomery, AL is $19.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Montgomery, AL is 21.9% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,370 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,570.