Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $56,460 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.15
10th percentile $43,270
90th percentile $71,100
Employed locally 130
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,270
    25th
    $44,560
    50th (median)
    $56,460
    75th
    $67,220
    90th
    $71,100

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 24% 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $98,730
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,810
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,230
    Lancaster, PA $58,670
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $53,490
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,990

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,620
    Carpenters $59,650
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,570
    Electricians $63,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Pittsburgh, PA is $27.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 9.3% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,270 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,560.