Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $60,500 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.09
10th percentile $46,550
90th percentile $75,050
Employed locally 80
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,550
    25th
    $50,420
    50th (median)
    $60,500
    75th
    $65,410
    90th
    $75,050

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 88% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 12% 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
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $79,090
    Albany, OR $64,690
    Rochester, NY $63,860
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,170
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $57,910
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,200

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$45,600
    Highway Maintenance Workers$48,140
    Carpenters$59,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,720
    Electricians$61,650
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Utica, NY is $29.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Utica, NY is 17.1% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,550 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,420.