Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Upper East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,830 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.63
10th percentile $30,340
90th percentile $50,430
Employed locally 110
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,340
    25th
    $34,840
    50th (median)
    $40,830
    75th
    $48,340
    90th
    $50,430

    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

    Related occupations in Upper East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,100
    Highway Maintenance Workers $36,220
    Electricians $48,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,980
    Carpenters $41,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in Upper East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Upper East Mississippi is $19.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.87 or more per hour.

    Is Upper East Mississippi above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Upper East Mississippi is 20.9% 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 Upper East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,340 per year in Upper East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,840.