Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary (2025)
Based on 41,820 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $38,230 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $45,610 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $53,340 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $64,720 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $92,230 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$38K
25th
$46K
Median
$53K
75th
$65K
90th
$92K
Highest Paying States for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $96,920 |
| California | $94,440 |
| Washington | $90,790 |
| Alaska | $83,530 |
| District of Columbia | $80,320 |
| Connecticut | $77,210 |
| Illinois | $77,180 |
| Idaho | $76,060 |
| New York | $72,330 |
| Minnesota | $71,850 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Hawaii at an average of $96,920 per year, while Minnesota has an average of $71,850 — a difference of $25,070. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 41,820 workers were employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operatorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $59,000 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-2071