Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in North Carolina
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in North Carolina earn an average of $49,230 a year. That is $9,770 (17%) less than the U.S. average of $59,000. The best-paying metro area is Durham-Chapel Hill, NC at $54,440.
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North Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,000 | $28.37 |
| North Carolina | $49,230 | $23.67 |
| Virginia | $49,640 | $23.86 |
| Georgia | $47,540 | $22.86 |
| South Carolina | $47,340 | $22.76 |
| Tennessee | $45,850 | $22.04 |
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Questions and answers
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in North Carolina?
The average is $49,230 a year, and the median is $47,820. That is $9,770 (17%) less than the U.S. average of $59,000.
What is the hourly wage in North Carolina?
$23.67 an hour on average; the median is $22.99.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC ($54,440), followed by Raleigh-Cary, NC ($52,640). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC ($46,430).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #39 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.