Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $76,400 +47.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.73
10th percentile $39,770
90th percentile $91,500
Employed locally 590
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,770
    25th
    $50,420
    50th (median)
    $76,400
    75th
    $90,110
    90th
    $91,500

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 98% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 2% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $70,520
    Jefferson City, MO $69,990
    Montana $58,980

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $65,090
    Construction Laborers $63,600
    Electricians $79,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,060
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in St. Louis, MO-IL is $36.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.93 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 47.9% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,770 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,420.