Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,110 -3% vs national
Median hourly $24.09
10th percentile $39,770
90th percentile $82,280
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,770
    25th
    $50,100
    50th (median)
    $50,110
    75th
    $64,470
    90th
    $82,280

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,270
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,250
    Electricians $66,560
    Carpenters $51,920
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Southern Indiana is $24.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.56 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Southern Indiana is 3% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,770 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,100.