North Carolina

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$49,230
-16.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$23.67
 
10th Percentile
$37,860
Entry level
90th Percentile
$61,310
Senior level
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Salary Range

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in North Carolina earn between $37,860 and $61,310, with a mean of $49,230. The national average for this role is $58,865.

$49,230 mean
10th Percentile$37,86090th Percentile$61,310

How North Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
North Carolina$49,230
National Average$58,865
Hawaii$96,920
California$94,440
Washington$90,790
Alaska$83,530
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. North Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.