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

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

Median annual salary $62,740 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.16
10th percentile $56,020
90th percentile $78,490
Employed locally 70
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,020
    25th
    $61,110
    50th (median)
    $62,740
    75th
    $74,530
    90th
    $78,490

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,720
    Electricians $78,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,800
    Carpenters $57,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $72,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Southeast Minnesota is $30.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Southeast Minnesota is 21.5% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $56,020 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,110.