Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in South Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,280 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $36,290
90th percentile $50,650
Employed locally 30
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,290
    25th
    $43,350
    50th (median)
    $46,280
    75th
    $48,690
    90th
    $50,650

    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

    Related occupations in South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $58,210
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $39,280
    Electricians $57,100
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,280
    Highway Maintenance Workers $40,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in South Arkansas is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in South Arkansas is 10.4% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,290 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,350.