Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $49,150 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $34,660
90th percentile $66,200
Employed locally 130
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,660
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $49,150
    75th
    $50,670
    90th
    $66,200

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 41% 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
    Fort Wayne, IN $93,070
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $76,970
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,810
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $72,920
    Minnesota $68,920
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $68,080

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $50,780
    Construction Laborers $47,900
    Electricians $61,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,110
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,110
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $49,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Omaha, NE-IA is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 4.8% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,660 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.