Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $48,750 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.44
10th percentile $39,100
90th percentile $70,400
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,100
    25th
    $47,730
    50th (median)
    $48,750
    75th
    $54,000
    90th
    $70,400

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 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
    Alaska $97,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,430
    Eau Claire, WI $83,620
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,130
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $64,250
    Cleveland, OH $63,950

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $42,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,070
    Electricians $60,840
    Carpenters $51,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $51,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Orleans, LA is $23.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in New Orleans, LA is 5.6% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,100 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,730.