Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $74,950 +45.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.03
10th percentile $42,830
90th percentile $80,460
Employed locally 50
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,830
    25th
    $47,150
    50th (median)
    $74,950
    75th
    $80,460
    90th
    $80,460

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 135% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 35% above 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
    Columbus, OH $74,900
    Akron, OH $64,000
    Cleveland, OH $63,950
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $63,410
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $62,830
    Ohio $61,290

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $58,850
    Construction Laborers $46,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,420
    Carpenters $54,690
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $57,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Youngstown, OH is $36.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Youngstown, OH is 45.1% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,830 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,150.