Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Port St. Lucie, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Port St. Lucie, FL

Median annual salary $48,840 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $37,920
90th percentile $56,530
Employed locally 60
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,920
    25th
    $39,820
    50th (median)
    $48,840
    75th
    $50,650
    90th
    $56,530

    Port St. Lucie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 33% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $48,000
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $46,950
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $46,020
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $45,460

    Related occupations in Port St. Lucie, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,450
    Carpenters $47,250
    Electricians $53,100
    Roofers $44,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in Port St. Lucie?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Port St. Lucie, FL is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.18 or more per hour.

    Is Port St. Lucie above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Port St. Lucie, FL is 5.4% 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 Port St. Lucie?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,920 per year in Port St. Lucie, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,820.