Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $60,260 +16.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.97
10th percentile $49,890
90th percentile $75,670
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,890
    25th
    $51,030
    50th (median)
    $60,260
    75th
    $62,290
    90th
    $75,670

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 74% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 26% 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
    Rapid City, SD $53,300

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$47,530
    Electricians$60,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,110
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$46,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$54,830
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $28.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 16.7% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,890 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,030.