Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in North Central Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,080 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $34,210
90th percentile $59,080
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,210
    25th
    $39,970
    50th (median)
    $46,080
    75th
    $54,360
    90th
    $59,080

    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

    Related occupations in North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,600
    Electricians$49,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$61,490
    Carpenters$45,350
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in North Central Tennessee is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.22 or more per hour.

    Is North Central Tennessee above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in North Central Tennessee is 10.8% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,210 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,970.