Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $48,070 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.11
10th percentile $41,010
90th percentile $98,110
Employed locally 60
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,010
    25th
    $46,330
    50th (median)
    $48,070
    75th
    $64,500
    90th
    $98,110

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 35% 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
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $79,090
    Albany, OR $64,690
    Rochester, NY $63,860
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,170
    Utica-Rome, NY $60,500
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $57,910

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,100
    Carpenters $59,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,670
    Electricians $72,310
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers $50,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Syracuse, NY is $23.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Syracuse, NY is 6.9% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,010 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,330.