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

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

Median annual salary $48,050 -7% vs national
Median hourly $23.10
10th percentile $35,880
90th percentile $56,160
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,880
    25th
    $45,300
    50th (median)
    $48,050
    75th
    $48,050
    90th
    $56,160

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,550
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $58,770
    Electricians $54,470
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Northwest Oklahoma is $23.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Northwest Oklahoma is 7% 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 Northwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,880 per year in Northwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,300.