Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,930 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.93
10th percentile $38,690
90th percentile $71,390
Employed locally 60
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,690
    25th
    $43,600
    50th (median)
    $53,930
    75th
    $58,990
    90th
    $71,390

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,930
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,540
    Carpenters$59,290
    Electricians$61,970
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Northwest Colorado is $25.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.10 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Northwest Colorado is 4.4% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,690 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,600.