Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $75,230 +45.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.17
10th percentile $58,770
90th percentile $131,350
Employed locally 30
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,770
    25th
    $59,880
    50th (median)
    $75,230
    75th
    $94,040
    90th
    $131,350

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 81% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 19% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $70,440

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,320
    Carpenters $72,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,830
    Electricians $80,070
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $83,780
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $57,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in San Luis Obispo, CA is $36.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 45.7% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $58,770 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,880.