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

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

Median annual salary $68,080 +31.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.73
10th percentile $58,250
90th percentile $90,040
Employed locally 40
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,250
    25th
    $61,930
    50th (median)
    $68,080
    75th
    $68,080
    90th
    $90,040

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,320
    Carpenters $60,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $86,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,900
    Electricians $78,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Northeast Minnesota is $32.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Northeast Minnesota is 31.8% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $58,250 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,930.