Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Southwestern New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,310 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.67
10th percentile $36,270
90th percentile $70,530
Employed locally 30
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,270
    25th
    $49,300
    50th (median)
    $51,310
    75th
    $60,430
    90th
    $70,530

    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 Southwestern New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $56,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,990
    Construction Laborers $47,330
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,250
    Electricians $60,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Southwestern New Hampshire is $24.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Southwestern New Hampshire is 0.7% below 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 Southwestern New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,270 per year in Southwestern New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,300.