Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $49,020 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $40,000
90th percentile $52,420
Employed locally 160
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,000
    25th
    $45,840
    50th (median)
    $49,020
    75th
    $50,890
    90th
    $52,420

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 30% 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
    Tulsa, OK $49,790
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $48,050
    Oklahoma $47,230
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $46,850
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $46,660
    Roanoke, VA $46,030

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,640
    Electricians$60,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$55,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,720
    Sheet Metal Workers$64,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oklahoma City, OK is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 5.1% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,000 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,840.