Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,950 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.73
10th percentile $31,170
90th percentile $49,860
Employed locally 40
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,170
    25th
    $36,940
    50th (median)
    $38,950
    75th
    $49,340
    90th
    $49,860

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$33,660
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$38,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$60,670
    Highway Maintenance Workers$34,920
    Carpenters$43,900
    Electricians$48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Southeast Alabama is $18.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Southeast Alabama is 24.6% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,170 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,940.