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

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

Median annual salary $78,620 +52.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.80
10th percentile $50,720
90th percentile $88,980
Employed locally 380
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,720
    25th
    $61,690
    50th (median)
    $78,620
    75th
    $88,960
    90th
    $88,980

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$50,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,910
    Carpenters$57,500
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$68,560
    Electricians$63,540
    Highway Maintenance Workers$51,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in South Central Wisconsin is $37.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in South Central Wisconsin is 52.2% 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 Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,720 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,690.