Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Winchester, VA-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winchester, VA-WV

Median annual salary $42,430 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.40
10th percentile $32,600
90th percentile $65,280
Employed locally 40
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,600
    25th
    $34,820
    50th (median)
    $42,430
    75th
    $49,780
    90th
    $65,280

    Winchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,413 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 51% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 49% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,130
    Nevada $60,680
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,220
    Pennsylvania $56,600
    Evansville, IN $50,420

    Related occupations in Winchester, VA-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,240
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,760
    Carpenters $49,370
    Electricians $59,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Winchester, VA-WV is $20.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Winchester, VA-WV is 17.9% 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 Winchester?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,600 per year in Winchester, VA-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,820.