Salary comparison

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators vs. Construction Laborers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operatorss earn a median salary of $51,650/year, while Construction Laborerss earn $46,730/year - a difference of $4,920. Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operatorss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

Construction Laborers

Median salary

$51,650

$46,730

Hourly rate

$24.83/hr

$22.47/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$38,030

$34,200

Senior level (90th %)

$90,110

$77,530

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

45,680

1,057,660

Job growth (10-year)

N/A