Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $95,430 +84.8% vs national
Median hourly $45.88
10th percentile $54,790
90th percentile $146,150
Employed locally 340
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,790
    25th
    $71,780
    50th (median)
    $95,430
    75th
    $146,080
    90th
    $146,150

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 29% 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
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $70,440

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $80,950
    Construction Laborers $76,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $103,090
    Electricians $93,750
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $71,700
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in San Francisco, CA is $45.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in San Francisco, CA is 84.8% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $54,790 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,780.