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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in United States

The median paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators salary is $53,340 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$38,230
Median (p50)
$53,340
Top (p90)
$92,230
Sample size
41,820

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$38,230
p25$45,610
Median$53,340
p75$64,720
Top (p90)$92,230
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by region

California$83,130
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$80,340
Illinois$73,060
Missouri$69,400
Wisconsin$69,020
Minnesota$68,180
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$62,780
New York$62,760
Maryland$60,530
Ohio$60,280

Pay trend

Up 6.9% from 2023 to 2025.

$55,1702023
$58,6602024
$59,0002025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary FAQs

What is the average Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in United States?

The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in United States is $53,340 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operatorss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $38,230 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $92,230 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $53,340.

Do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - California is among the highest at $83,130, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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