Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $61,440 +19% vs national
Median hourly $29.54
10th percentile $47,830
90th percentile $84,910
Employed locally 240
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,830
    25th
    $50,130
    50th (median)
    $61,440
    75th
    $77,400
    90th
    $84,910

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 72% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 28% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $123,470
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $72,920
    Missouri $70,520
    District of Columbia $70,030
    Springfield, IL $69,780
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $64,720

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$61,620
    Construction Laborers$59,920
    Electricians$71,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$95,220
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$75,260
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$73,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Providence, RI-MA is $29.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Providence, RI-MA is 19% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,830 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,130.