SOC 47-2071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators — North Port
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In North Port, FL the median wage is $48,370.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In North Port, FL the median wage is $48,370. That is 9.3% lower than the national median of $53,340. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $42,660 and $52,270. The lowest tenth earn under $39,730, while the highest tenth earn more than $61,340.
Deltona leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $49,850. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 279th of 457 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,730 | −25.5% |
| 25th | $42,660 | −20.0% |
| Median (50th) | $48,370 | −9.3% |
| 75th | $52,270 | −2.0% |
| 90th | $61,340 | +15.0% |
| Mean | $49,960 | −6.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deltona | $49,850 | 110 | |
| 2 | Naples | $49,110 | 50 | |
| 3 | Cape Coral | $47,730 | 90 | |
| 4 | Wildwood | $47,610 | 50 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $47,390 | 370 | |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $47,300 | 220 | |
| 7 | Tampa | $47,050 | 370 | |
| 8 | Palm Bay | $46,970 | — | |
| 9 | Miami | $46,810 | 570 | |
| 10 | Gainesville | $45,930 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Port run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $48,370 buys what $46,779 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,779US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,370 a year, 9.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,730 to $61,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- 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 North Port, FL?
The median annual wage is $48,370, or $23.25 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 North Port, FL is 9.3% 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 North Port, FL earns more than $61,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,730 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.
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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