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

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

Median annual salary $46,660 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $38,090
90th percentile $58,980
Employed locally 80
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,090
    25th
    $41,330
    50th (median)
    $46,660
    75th
    $47,770
    90th
    $58,980

    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 Southeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,440
    Construction Laborers $38,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,130
    Electricians $59,830
    Highway Maintenance Workers $34,340
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $46,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Southeast Oklahoma is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 9.7% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,090 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,330.