Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $44,680 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.48
10th percentile $38,510
90th percentile $58,520
Employed locally 360
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,510
    25th
    $38,790
    50th (median)
    $44,680
    75th
    $49,510
    90th
    $58,520

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 37% 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
    Flint, MI $54,690
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $49,850
    Port St. Lucie, FL $48,840
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $48,000
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $46,950
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $46,020

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $41,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,320
    Electricians $53,790
    Carpenters $49,170
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Tampa, FL is $21.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Tampa, FL is 13.5% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,510 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,790.