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

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

Median annual salary $54,310 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.11
10th percentile $43,520
90th percentile $80,180
Employed locally 100
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,520
    25th
    $49,180
    50th (median)
    $54,310
    75th
    $62,250
    90th
    $80,180

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $57,620
    Construction Laborers $45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,770
    Electricians $67,220
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Southwest Maine is $26.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Southwest Maine is 5.2% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,520 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,180.