Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,300 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $42,720
90th percentile $88,070
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,720
    25th
    $45,490
    50th (median)
    $48,300
    75th
    $55,330
    90th
    $88,070

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,550
    Electricians $56,000
    Carpenters $48,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Northern Indiana is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.66 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Northern Indiana is 6.5% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,720 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,490.