Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $69,780 +35.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.55
10th percentile $46,350
90th percentile $105,210
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,350
    25th
    $52,440
    50th (median)
    $69,780
    75th
    $80,850
    90th
    $105,210

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 94% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 6% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $98,730
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,370
    St. Louis, MO-IL $76,400
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $70,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $69,840
    Illinois $66,130

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $62,520
    Electricians $82,510
    Carpenters $72,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $88,070
    Roofers $76,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Springfield, IL is $33.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Springfield, IL is 35.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,350 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,440.