Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $63,550 +23% vs national
Median hourly $30.55
10th percentile $47,660
90th percentile $81,240
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,660
    25th
    $47,660
    50th (median)
    $63,550
    75th
    $77,610
    90th
    $81,240

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 25% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $59,090
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $54,270
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $47,070
    Jacksonville, FL $44,810

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,160
    Construction Laborers $51,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,980
    Electricians $63,710
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Reno, NV is $30.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Reno, NV is 23% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,660 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,660.