Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

Occupation

$51,650
National Median Salary
$24.83
Median Hourly Wage
45,680
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$38,030
$44,740
$51,650
$66,060
$90,110

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+33.6%
10 Year Change
$38,660
2014 Median
$51,650
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

Industry Annual Median Employment
Facilities Support Services $88,940 —
Rail Transportation $76,630 60
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing $62,400 1,390
Nonresidential Building Construction $61,800 590
Landscaping Services $61,550 140

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Top Paying States for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

State Annual Median Employment
Hawaii $108,570 —
Alaska $97,670 100
California $79,460 1,920
Wisconsin $79,440 1,480
Washington $77,180 390

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See how this career performs in specific industries

Facilities Support Services Rail Transportation Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing Nonresidential Building Construction Landscaping Services Services to Buildings and Dwellings Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying Mining (except Oil and Gas) Masonry Contractors Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Truck Transportation