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

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

Median annual salary $60,130 +16.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.91
10th percentile $42,740
90th percentile $83,600
Employed locally 80
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,740
    25th
    $50,130
    50th (median)
    $60,130
    75th
    $71,920
    90th
    $83,600

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$50,340
    Carpenters$48,590
    Electricians$66,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,970
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63,130
    Highway Maintenance Workers$60,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Southwest Minnesota is $28.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Southwest Minnesota is 16.4% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,740 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,130.