Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $46,580 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.39
10th percentile $35,050
90th percentile $57,260
Employed locally 430
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,050
    25th
    $40,310
    50th (median)
    $46,580
    75th
    $51,680
    90th
    $57,260

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 37% 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
    Odessa, TX $52,000
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $49,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,250
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,080
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,610
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,100

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,770
    Electricians$52,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,530
    Carpenters$47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in San Antonio, TX is $22.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in San Antonio, TX is 9.8% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,050 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,310.