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

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

Median annual salary $54,340 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.13
10th percentile $39,970
90th percentile $75,570
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,970
    25th
    $45,400
    50th (median)
    $54,340
    75th
    $62,250
    90th
    $75,570

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $59,200
    Construction Laborers $43,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,920
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,320
    Electricians $68,030
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Northeast Maine is $26.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Northeast Maine is 5.2% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,970 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,400.