Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $47,890 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $46,760
90th percentile $70,270
Employed locally 240
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,760
    25th
    $46,950
    50th (median)
    $47,890
    75th
    $60,860
    90th
    $70,270

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 50% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 50% 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
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,620
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $65,550
    Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $63,020
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $62,740
    Utica-Rome, NY $60,500

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,220
    Carpenters$59,410
    Electricians$63,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$66,090
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Salt Lake City, UT is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.06 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 7.3% below 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,760 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,950.