Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $32,150 -37.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.46
10th percentile $22,970
90th percentile $34,300
Employed locally 110
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,970
    25th
    $29,910
    50th (median)
    $32,150
    75th
    $33,540
    90th
    $34,300

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 115% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 15% above 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
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $72,920
    Springfield, IL $69,780
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,440
    Colorado Springs, CO $53,430
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $48,860
    Springfield, MO $46,860

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $23,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $35,970
    Carpenters $28,220
    Highway Maintenance Workers $19,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $27,040
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers $24,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in San Juan, PR is $15.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in San Juan, PR is 37.8% 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 Juan?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $22,970 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,910.