Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $32,900 -36.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.82
10th percentile $25,520
90th percentile $44,610
Employed locally 130
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,520
    25th
    $31,100
    50th (median)
    $32,900
    75th
    $35,360
    90th
    $44,610

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,280
    Electricians $47,990
    Highway Maintenance Workers $33,700
    Carpenters $42,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Northeast Alabama is $15.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.61 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Northeast Alabama is 36.3% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $25,520 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,100.