Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $60,450 +17% vs national
Median hourly $29.06
10th percentile $30,780
90th percentile $74,640
Employed locally 190
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,780
    25th
    $39,550
    50th (median)
    $60,450
    75th
    $73,840
    90th
    $74,640

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 29% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $58,410

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,990
    Electricians$59,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,000
    Carpenters$59,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Phoenix, AZ is $29.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Phoenix, AZ is 17% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,780 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,550.