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

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

Median annual salary $60,230 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.96
10th percentile $51,020
90th percentile $62,520
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,020
    25th
    $51,020
    50th (median)
    $60,230
    75th
    $62,520
    90th
    $62,520

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,350
    Highway Maintenance Workers $55,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,940
    Electricians $60,050
    Carpenters $49,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Northeast Iowa is $28.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Northeast Iowa is 16.6% above 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,020 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,020.