Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $55,920 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.88
10th percentile $43,810
90th percentile $89,460
Employed locally 120
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,810
    25th
    $52,390
    50th (median)
    $55,920
    75th
    $72,800
    90th
    $89,460

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 37% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,360
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $79,740
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,620
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $76,970
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $70,440
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $69,520

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $60,370
    Electricians $65,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,680
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,540
    Construction Laborers $46,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Portland, ME is $26.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Portland, ME is 8.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,810 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,390.