Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in North Port, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

Median annual salary $45,460 -12% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $37,380
90th percentile $54,970
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,380
    25th
    $41,590
    50th (median)
    $45,460
    75th
    $50,940
    90th
    $54,970

    North Port economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,278 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 42% 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
    Flint, MI $54,690
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $49,850
    Port St. Lucie, FL $48,840
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $48,000
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $46,950
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $46,020

    Related occupations in North Port, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $42,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,520
    Carpenters $48,440
    Roofers $47,680
    Electricians $50,680
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in North Port, FL is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in North Port, FL is 12% 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 Port?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,380 per year in North Port, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,590.