Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $43,800 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.06
10th percentile $37,100
90th percentile $50,300
Employed locally 80
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,100
    25th
    $39,790
    50th (median)
    $43,800
    75th
    $50,300
    90th
    $50,300

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 31% 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
    Odessa, TX $52,000
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $49,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,250
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,080
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $46,580
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,610

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,630
    Electricians $48,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,080
    Carpenters $44,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Waco, TX is $21.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Waco, TX is 15.2% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,100 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,790.