Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Urban Honolulu, HI

Median annual salary $108,570 +110.2% vs national
Median hourly $52.20
10th percentile $49,990
90th percentile $108,590
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,990
    25th
    $62,010
    50th (median)
    $108,570
    75th
    $108,570
    90th
    $108,590

    Urban Honolulu economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $104,264 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 104% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 4% above 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $98,730
    Anchorage, AK $97,670
    Alaska $97,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,430

    Nearby metros — Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $77,180
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $69,840
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,130
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $63,000
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $62,830
    Ohio $61,290

    Related occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $94,090
    Construction Laborers $70,450
    Electricians $85,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $103,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,540
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $66,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Urban Honolulu, HI is $52.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Urban Honolulu, HI is 110.2% above 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 Urban Honolulu?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,990 per year in Urban Honolulu, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,010.