SOC 47-2071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators — Connecticut
Connecticut · 1 metro areas compared
In Connecticut the median wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators reaches $77,480 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Connecticut the median wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators reaches $77,480 a year. That is 45.3% more than the national median of $53,340. Pay ranges from under $60,400 at the tenth percentile to more than $101,120 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $61,230 to $96,160.
Connecticut ranks number 6th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Hartford records the highest median at $77,480. Of the 674 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 262nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,400 | +13.2% |
| 25th | $61,230 | +14.8% |
| Median (50th) | $77,480 | +45.3% |
| 75th | $96,160 | +80.3% |
| 90th | $101,120 | +89.6% |
| Mean | $77,210 | +44.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford | $77,480 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $77,480 buys what $74,788 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 40.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,788US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,480 a year, 45.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,400 to $101,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 6th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hartford, at $77,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $77,480, or $37.25 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 Connecticut is 45.3% 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 Connecticut earns more than $101,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,400 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 Hartford, at $77,480 per year.
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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