SOC 47-2071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
In Florida the median wage is $46,840.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Florida the median wage is $46,840. That is 12.2% lower than the national median of $53,340. Pay ranges from under $37,910 at the tenth percentile to more than $60,780 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,140 to $51,950.
Employment stands at 2,740, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Florida ranks number 41st out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Deltona records the highest median at $49,850. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 517th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,910 | −28.9% |
| 25th | $40,140 | −24.7% |
| Median (50th) | $46,840 | −12.2% |
| 75th | $51,950 | −2.6% |
| 90th | $60,780 | +13.9% |
| Mean | $48,530 | −9.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deltona | $49,850 | 110 | |
| 2 | Naples | $49,110 | 50 | |
| 3 | North Port | $48,370 | — | |
| 4 | Cape Coral | $47,730 | 90 | |
| 5 | Wildwood | $47,610 | 50 | |
| 6 | Orlando | $47,390 | 370 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $47,300 | 220 | |
| 8 | Tampa | $47,050 | 370 | |
| 9 | Palm Bay | $46,970 | — | |
| 10 | Miami | $46,810 | 570 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $46,840 buys what $45,300 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,300US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,840 a year, 12.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,910 to $60,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,740 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 41st of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Deltona, at $49,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Florida?
The median annual wage is $46,840, or $22.52 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 Florida is 12.2% lower. 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 Florida earns more than $60,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,910 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 Deltona, at $49,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,740 jobs in this occupation in Florida. 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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