Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Toledo, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Toledo, OH

Median annual salary $51,510 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.76
10th percentile $37,540
90th percentile $74,460
Employed locally 80
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,540
    25th
    $43,790
    50th (median)
    $51,510
    75th
    $64,830
    90th
    $74,460

    Toledo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,749 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 81% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 19% 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
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $74,950
    Columbus, OH $74,900
    Akron, OH $64,000
    Cleveland, OH $63,950
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,410
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $62,830

    Related occupations in Toledo, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$72,850
    Construction Laborers$48,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,210
    Carpenters$62,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$65,070
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Toledo, OH is $24.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Toledo, OH is 0.3% 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 Toledo?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,540 per year in Toledo, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,790.