Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Myrtle Beach, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC

Median annual salary $40,510 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.48
10th percentile $34,540
90th percentile $49,070
Employed locally 100
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,540
    25th
    $39,590
    50th (median)
    $40,510
    75th
    $40,510
    90th
    $49,070

    Myrtle Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,623 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,430
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $79,740
    Wisconsin $79,440
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,620
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,200
    Columbia, SC $49,410

    Related occupations in Myrtle Beach, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,850
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,820
    Carpenters $48,770
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,610
    Electricians $49,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Myrtle Beach, SC is $19.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Myrtle Beach, SC is 21.6% 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 Myrtle Beach?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,540 per year in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,590.