Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $66,130 +28% vs national
Median hourly $31.79
10th percentile $58,240
90th percentile $89,020
Employed locally 100
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,240
    25th
    $59,210
    50th (median)
    $66,130
    75th
    $79,510
    90th
    $89,020

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 30% 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
    Anchorage, AK $97,670
    Fort Wayne, IN $93,070
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,360
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $79,740
    California $79,460
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $79,090

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $65,810
    Construction Laborers $54,070
    Electricians $102,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $107,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $100,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $51,610

    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, OR-WA is $31.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.34 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, OR-WA is 28% 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 $58,240 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,210.