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

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

Median annual salary $63,020 +22% vs national
Median hourly $30.30
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $80,750
Employed locally 60
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $40,600
    50th (median)
    $63,020
    75th
    $80,750
    90th
    $80,750

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,010
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,870
    Highway Maintenance Workers $42,850
    Carpenters $46,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,260
    Electricians $51,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Southwest Missouri is $30.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Southwest Missouri is 22% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,600.