Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in North Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,640 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.90
10th percentile $33,190
90th percentile $53,840
Employed locally 120
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,190
    25th
    $37,640
    50th (median)
    $47,640
    75th
    $50,020
    90th
    $53,840

    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 Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,660
    Electricians $48,670
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,150
    Carpenters $43,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in North Region of Texas is $22.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in North Region of Texas is 7.8% 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 Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,190 per year in North Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,640.