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Paving/Surfacing Equipment Operator

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AVG. SALARY

$43,630

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EDUCATION

High school (GED) +

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$43,630

Entry Annual Wage

$35,200

Experienced Annual Wage

$49,070

Average Hourly Wage

$20.98

Entry Hourly Wage

$16.92

Experienced Hourly Wage

$23.59

Median Hourly Wage

$22.17

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Oklahoma City MSA $45,090 or $21.68/hr $38,660 or $18.59/hr $47,070 or $22.63/hr
Tulsa MSA $46,820 or $22.51/hr $40,330 or $19.39/hr $52,850 or $25.41/hr

Oklahoma Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $35,410 or $17.02/hr $22,510 or $10.82/hr $44,690 or $21.49/hr

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 2%
Job Openings 70 estimated annual job openings
Employment 804 were employed in this occupation

Oklahoma's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with increasing outlook (over 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Southwest 90 22% 2 N/A 12

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Southeast 90 11% 2 N/A 11
Tulsa MSA 430 7% 3 N/A 49
Oklahoma City MSA 500 14% 7 N/A 63

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$55,170

Average Hourly Wage

$26.53

Average Annual Range

$36,470 to $81,730

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2022 to 2032 is estimated to be +4%.
(The National average for all occupations is +3%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2022 and 2032.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,670 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 42,300 workers in 2022.
(The National average for all occupations is 147,916 workers)
Growth Average growth
  Spending on infrastructure is expected to increase, resulting in some new jobs over the decade. Across the country, many roads, bridges, and water and sewer systems are in need of repair. In addition, population growth will require new infrastructure, such as roads and sewer lines, the projects for which are expected to generate jobs. 
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2023.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Construction (NAICS230000) (77.1%)
  • Specialty trade contractors (NAICS238000) (37.3%)
  • Heavy and civil engineering construction (NAICS237000) (35.7%)
  • Other specialty trade contractors (NAICS238900) (34%)
  • Highway, street, and bridge construction (NAICS237300) (33.6%)
  • Local government, excluding education and hospitals (10.3%)
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