Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,300 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.26
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $73,460
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $39,080
    50th (median)
    $46,300
    75th
    $49,510
    90th
    $73,460

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,920
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,970
    Carpenters $40,760
    Electricians $50,180
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Western North Carolina is $22.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.84 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Western North Carolina is 10.4% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,080.