Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $49,790 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.94
10th percentile $43,850
90th percentile $64,730
Employed locally 80
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,850
    25th
    $47,530
    50th (median)
    $49,790
    75th
    $51,350
    90th
    $64,730

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 27% 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
    Oklahoma City, OK $49,020
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $48,050
    Oklahoma $47,230
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $46,850
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $46,660
    Roanoke, VA $46,030

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,270
    Electricians $60,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,210
    Carpenters $48,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Tulsa, OK is $23.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Tulsa, OK is 3.6% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,850 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,530.