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

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

Median annual salary $54,220 +5% vs national
Median hourly $26.07
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $57,760
Employed locally 70
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $38,510
    50th (median)
    $54,220
    75th
    $54,220
    90th
    $57,760

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$45,910
    Carpenters$55,210
    Electricians$60,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$70,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Northern Michigan is $26.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Northern Michigan is 5% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,510.