Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in South Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $53,040 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.50
10th percentile $31,560
90th percentile $55,590
Employed locally 90
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,560
    25th
    $39,400
    50th (median)
    $53,040
    75th
    $55,340
    90th
    $55,590

    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 Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,890
    Carpenters $46,960
    Electricians $56,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in South Central Tennessee is $25.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in South Central Tennessee is 2.7% 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 South Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,560 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,400.