Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $63,160 +22.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.37
10th percentile $47,330
90th percentile $93,660
Employed locally 30
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,330
    25th
    $59,480
    50th (median)
    $63,160
    75th
    $83,070
    90th
    $93,660

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 93% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 7% 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
    Hawaii $108,570
    Fort Wayne, IN $93,070
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,370
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,510
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $79,090
    Washington $77,180

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,860
    Electricians $80,870
    Carpenters $65,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,850
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,800
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Yakima, WA is $30.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Yakima, WA is 22.3% above 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,330 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,480.