Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Northwestern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,270 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.77
10th percentile $35,530
90th percentile $51,390
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,530
    25th
    $40,600
    50th (median)
    $45,270
    75th
    $50,020
    90th
    $51,390

    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 Northwestern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,770
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$42,390
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,670
    Electricians$54,310
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$62,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in Northwestern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Northwestern Region of Texas is $21.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.71 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Region of Texas above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Northwestern Region of Texas is 12.4% 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 Northwestern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,530 per year in Northwestern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,600.