Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,970 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.99
10th percentile $39,890
90th percentile $66,560
Employed locally 90
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,890
    25th
    $43,600
    50th (median)
    $51,970
    75th
    $61,870
    90th
    $66,560

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,470
    Carpenters $59,850
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,060
    Electricians $60,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Southwest Colorado is $24.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.42 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Southwest Colorado is 0.6% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,890 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,600.