Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $80,510 +55.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.71
10th percentile $64,840
90th percentile $137,740
Employed locally 230
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,840
    25th
    $72,030
    50th (median)
    $80,510
    75th
    $102,890
    90th
    $137,740

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 72% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 28% 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
    Hawaii $108,570
    Fort Wayne, IN $93,070
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,370
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $79,090
    Washington $77,180
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $74,950

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $76,760
    Construction Laborers $59,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $105,650
    Electricians $101,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $87,160
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Seattle, WA is $38.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Seattle, WA is 55.9% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $64,840 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,030.