Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in North Carolina

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • North Carolina

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in North Carolina earn a median salary of $46,305 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.3% vs the national median of $51,650. An estimated 1,340 paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $40,010 to $49,920 depending on location.

$46,305 Avg median salary in North Carolina
$49,920 Highest paying metro
$40,010 Lowest paying metro
1,340 Employed in North Carolina

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      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries by city in North Carolina

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Greensboro, NC $49,920 $43,500 $51,170 130
      Durham, NC $49,810 $48,210 $60,150 70
      Raleigh, NC $49,350 $45,080 $51,270 260
      Charlotte, NC-SC $48,750 $40,700 $53,550 340
      Fayetteville, NC $47,820 $45,090 $49,540 40
      Eastern North Carolina $47,620 $45,660 $56,290 140
      Central North Carolina $47,420 $40,730 $55,330 80
      Western North Carolina $46,300 $39,080 $49,510 50
      Asheville, NC $45,260 $38,650 $49,610 70
      Wilmington, NC $42,690 $39,130 $50,750 40
      Winston, NC $40,710 $40,620 $48,020 90
      Hickory, NC $40,010 $38,810 $48,770 30

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