Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $45,920 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $39,180
90th percentile $70,720
Employed locally 140
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,180
    25th
    $44,020
    50th (median)
    $45,920
    75th
    $56,500
    90th
    $70,720

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 33% 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
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $83,980
    Kansas City, MO-KS $70,520
    Clarksville, TN-KY $49,020
    Jackson, MS $46,500
    Jacksonville, FL $44,810

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,900
    Electricians$62,160
    Carpenters$49,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,980
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wichita, KS is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Wichita, KS is 11.1% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,180 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,020.