Industries with Fastest Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary Growth
These industries raised Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
26
Industries with Growth
+108.1%
Highest Growth
+38.8%
Average Growth
1
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 26 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscaping Services | $29,580 | $61,550 | +$31,970 | +108.1% |
| 2 | Services to Buildings and Dwellings | $30,060 | $61,550 | +$31,490 | +104.8% |
| 3 | Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | $36,980 | $59,280 | +$22,300 | +60.3% |
| 4 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $37,330 | $59,280 | +$21,950 | +58.8% |
| 5 | Administrative and Support Services | $32,360 | $50,680 | +$18,320 | +56.6% |
| 6 | Nonresidential Building Construction | $42,260 | $61,800 | +$19,540 | +46.2% |
| 7 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $43,490 | $62,400 | +$18,910 | +43.5% |
| 8 | Truck Transportation | $36,180 | $51,730 | +$15,550 | +43.0% |
| 9 | Rail Transportation | $55,350 | $76,630 | +$21,280 | +38.4% |
| 10 | Masonry Contractors | $41,760 | $56,830 | +$15,070 | +36.1% |
| 11 | Support Activities for Road Transportation | $35,590 | $48,290 | +$12,700 | +35.7% |
| 12 | Support Activities for Transportation | $35,370 | $47,720 | +$12,350 | +34.9% |
| 13 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $39,870 | $51,610 | +$11,740 | +29.4% |
| 14 | Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $39,870 | $51,490 | +$11,620 | +29.1% |
| 15 | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $38,140 | $49,020 | +$10,880 | +28.5% |
| 16 | Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $40,240 | $51,510 | +$11,270 | +28.0% |
| 17 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $40,230 | $51,290 | +$11,060 | +27.5% |
| 18 | Construction of Buildings | $39,880 | $50,230 | +$10,350 | +26.0% |
| 19 | Temporary Help Services | $34,590 | $43,480 | +$8,890 | +25.7% |
| 20 | Utility System Construction | $40,040 | $50,320 | +$10,280 | +25.7% |
| 21 | Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | $39,910 | $50,030 | +$10,120 | +25.4% |
| 22 | Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $40,820 | $50,960 | +$10,140 | +24.8% |
| 23 | Residential Building Construction | $38,440 | $47,240 | +$8,800 | +22.9% |
| 24 | Employment Services | $35,280 | $42,860 | +$7,580 | +21.5% |
| 25 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $41,330 | $49,150 | +$7,820 | +18.9% |
| 26 | Building Finishing Contractors | $36,100 | $39,710 | +$3,610 | +10.0% |
1 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $50,130 | $47,870 | -$2,260 | -4.5% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.