Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $65,550 +26.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.51
10th percentile $42,580
90th percentile $130,920
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,580
    25th
    $49,430
    50th (median)
    $65,550
    75th
    $99,690
    90th
    $130,920

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,830
    Carpenters$54,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66,250
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,690
    Electricians$70,690
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Southwest New York is $31.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Southwest New York is 26.9% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,580 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,430.