Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Savannah, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Savannah, GA

Median annual salary $45,240 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.75
10th percentile $36,960
90th percentile $48,010
Employed locally 80
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,960
    25th
    $40,150
    50th (median)
    $45,240
    75th
    $48,010
    90th
    $48,010

    Savannah economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,632 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 39% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $59,090
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $57,910
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $56,670
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $56,290
    Michigan $54,690
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $54,220

    Related occupations in Savannah, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,890
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,980
    Electricians $57,010
    Carpenters $48,220
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Savannah, GA is $21.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Savannah, GA is 12.4% 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 Savannah?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,960 per year in Savannah, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,150.