SOC 47-2071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators — Akron
Akron, OH · 6 metro areas compared
In Akron, OH the median wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators is $64,000 a year, which is 20.0% higher than the national figure of $53,340.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Akron, OH the median wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators is $64,000 a year, which is 20.0% higher than the national figure of $53,340. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $48,550 and $87,050. The lowest tenth earn under $35,480, while the highest tenth earn more than $89,130.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.97 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Youngstown records the highest median at $74,950. Of the 477 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 181st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,480 | −33.5% |
| 25th | $48,550 | −9.0% |
| Median (50th) | $64,000 | +20.0% |
| 75th | $87,050 | +63.2% |
| 90th | $89,130 | +67.1% |
| Mean | $64,420 | +20.8% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youngstown | $74,950 | 50 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $62,490 | 490 | |
| 3 | Cincinnati | $60,680 | 480 | |
| 4 | Cleveland | $60,320 | 370 | |
| 5 | Toledo | $58,080 | — | |
| 6 | Dayton | $50,640 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Akron run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $64,000 goes as far as $68,966 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 29.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,966US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,000 a year, 20.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,480 to $89,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Youngstown, at $74,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Akron, OH?
The median annual wage is $64,000, or $30.77 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $53,340, so pay in Akron, OH is 20.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Akron, OH earns more than $89,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,480 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Youngstown, at $74,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Akron, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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