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

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

Median annual salary $37,350 -27.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.96
10th percentile $32,480
90th percentile $43,380
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,480
    25th
    $32,480
    50th (median)
    $37,350
    75th
    $37,440
    90th
    $43,380

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,130
    Electricians $57,360
    Carpenters $52,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in North Georgia is $17.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in North Georgia is 27.7% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,480 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,480.