Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $40,710 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.57
10th percentile $37,860
90th percentile $54,190
Employed locally 90
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,860
    25th
    $40,620
    50th (median)
    $40,710
    75th
    $48,020
    90th
    $54,190

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 37% 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
    Anchorage, AK $97,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,430
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,130
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,410
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,440
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $58,770

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,160
    Electricians $51,410
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,870
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,310
    Carpenters $48,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Winston, NC is $19.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Winston, NC is 21.2% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,860 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,620.