SOC 47-2071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators — Nebraska
Nebraska · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Nebraska is $45,760 a year, trailing the national median of $53,340 by 14.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Nebraska is $45,760 a year, trailing the national median of $53,340 by 14.2%. Half of workers earn between $43,480 and $53,480. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,340 and the ninetieth at $63,260.
The area has 390 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.43 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Nebraska ranks 45th by median wage. Lincoln leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $52,790. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 501st of 662 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,340 | −26.2% |
| 25th | $43,480 | −18.5% |
| Median (50th) | $45,760 | −14.2% |
| 75th | $53,480 | +0.3% |
| 90th | $63,260 | +18.6% |
| Mean | $49,810 | −6.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $45,760 goes as far as $50,788 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,788US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,760 a year, 14.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,340 to $63,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 45th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lincoln, at $52,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $45,760, or $22.00 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 Nebraska is 14.2% 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 Nebraska earns more than $63,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,340 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 Lincoln, at $52,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Nebraska. 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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