Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Palm Bay, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL

Median annual salary $38,030 -26.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.29
10th percentile $37,670
90th percentile $51,190
Employed locally 90
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,670
    25th
    $37,760
    50th (median)
    $38,030
    75th
    $47,550
    90th
    $51,190

    Palm Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,817 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 50% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 50% 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
    Flint, MI $54,690
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $49,850
    Port St. Lucie, FL $48,840
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $48,000
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $46,950
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $46,020

    Related occupations in Palm Bay, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$68,150
    Construction Laborers$40,710
    Electricians$55,380
    Roofers$44,550
    Carpenters$47,530
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$52,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Palm Bay, FL is $18.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Palm Bay, FL is 26.4% 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 Palm Bay?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,670 per year in Palm Bay, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,760.