Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $52,000 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.00
10th percentile $40,120
90th percentile $54,240
Employed locally 100
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,120
    25th
    $46,470
    50th (median)
    $52,000
    75th
    $54,240
    90th
    $54,240

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 27% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $49,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,250
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,080
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $46,580
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,610
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,100

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $50,510
    Construction Laborers $37,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,410
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,150
    Electricians $50,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Odessa, TX is $25.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Odessa, TX is 0.7% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,120 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,470.