Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $70,440 +36.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.86
10th percentile $51,020
90th percentile $132,890
Employed locally 120
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,020
    25th
    $60,150
    50th (median)
    $70,440
    75th
    $99,770
    90th
    $132,890

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $123,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,430
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,360
    California $79,460
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $79,460
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,230

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $77,100
    Construction Laborers $60,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $98,800
    Electricians $75,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Sacramento, CA is $33.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Sacramento, CA is 36.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,020 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,150.