Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$51,650
↑ 46.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 46.4% since 2011 ($35,270 → $51,650)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $51,650
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -0%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,650 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | $48,980 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $47,270 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | $46,960 | +13.0% |
| 2020 | $41,540 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | $40,130 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | $39,780 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | $39,120 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | $38,970 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | $38,270 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | $38,660 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | $37,780 | +5.4% |
| 2012 | $35,840 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | $35,270 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.