Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $51,550 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.78
10th percentile $51,040
90th percentile $86,420
Employed locally 160
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,040
    25th
    $51,470
    50th (median)
    $51,550
    75th
    $79,630
    90th
    $86,420

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 55% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 45% 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
    Madison, WI $83,160
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,510
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $64,720
    Yakima, WA $63,160
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,440
    Massachusetts $60,450

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$58,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$95,960
    Carpenters$63,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$79,450
    Electricians$78,270
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$73,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Worcester, MA is $24.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Worcester, MA is 0.2% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,040 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,470.