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

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

Median annual salary $46,860 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.53
10th percentile $42,470
90th percentile $90,320
Employed locally 70
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,470
    25th
    $45,510
    50th (median)
    $46,860
    75th
    $77,210
    90th
    $90,320

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 24% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,430
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $83,980
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,360
    St. Louis, MO-IL $76,400
    Kansas City, MO-KS $70,520
    Jefferson City, MO $69,990

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,480
    Carpenters $53,590
    Electricians $57,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,070
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,000

    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, MO is $22.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.42 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, MO is 9.3% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,470 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,510.