Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Northern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $43,150 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.74
10th percentile $35,950
90th percentile $57,280
Employed locally 210
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,950
    25th
    $37,100
    50th (median)
    $43,150
    75th
    $48,470
    90th
    $57,280

    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 New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$68,180
    Highway Maintenance Workers$46,170
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$66,550
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51,080
    Electricians$57,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Northern New Mexico is $20.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Northern New Mexico is 16.5% 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 New Mexico?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,950 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,100.