Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $76,590 +48.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.82
10th percentile $48,700
90th percentile $100,790
Employed locally 40
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,700
    25th
    $66,000
    50th (median)
    $76,590
    75th
    $95,850
    90th
    $100,790

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 85% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 15% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $83,090
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,810
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $60,260

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$57,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$94,330
    Electricians$81,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$99,400
    Carpenters$64,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Rochester, MN is $36.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Rochester, MN is 48.3% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,700 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,000.