Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $53,340 · Median hourly: $25.64 · Employment: 41,820
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,230 | $18.38 |
| 25th | $45,610 | $21.93 |
| Median | $53,340 | $25.64 |
| 75th | $64,720 | $31.12 |
| 90th | $92,230 | $44.34 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-2071
- Total U.S. employment: 41,820
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
The mean wage of $59,000 sits 10.6% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $41,880 | $20.14 | -21.5% | 700 |
| Alaska | $83,520 | $40.15 | +56.6% | 80 |
| Arizona | $52,140 | $25.07 | -2.2% | 170 |
| Arkansas | $44,010 | $21.16 | -17.5% | 490 |
| California | $83,130 | $39.97 | +55.8% | 1,400 |
| Colorado | $58,810 | $28.28 | +10.3% | 920 |
| Connecticut | $77,480 | $37.25 | +45.3% | 0 |
| Delaware | $54,020 | $25.97 | +1.3% | 150 |
| District of Columbia | $91,280 | $43.88 | +71.1% | 70 |
| Florida | $46,840 | $22.52 | -12.2% | 2,740 |
| Georgia | $46,100 | $22.16 | -13.6% | 1,270 |
| Hawaii | $111,360 | $53.54 | +108.8% | 0 |
| Idaho | $73,210 | $35.20 | +37.3% | 130 |
| Illinois | $73,060 | $35.13 | +37.0% | 950 |
| Indiana | $50,380 | $24.22 | -5.5% | 910 |
| Iowa | $61,110 | $29.38 | +14.6% | 0 |
| Kansas | $49,070 | $23.59 | -8.0% | 540 |
| Kentucky | $45,660 | $21.95 | -14.4% | 110 |
| Louisiana | $48,450 | $23.29 | -9.2% | 350 |
| Maine | $57,020 | $27.42 | +6.9% | 250 |
| Maryland | $60,530 | $29.10 | +13.5% | 750 |
| Massachusetts | $60,950 | $29.31 | +14.3% | 560 |
| Michigan | $54,220 | $26.07 | +1.6% | 1,720 |
| Minnesota | $68,180 | $32.78 | +27.8% | 830 |
| Mississippi | $37,030 | $17.80 | -30.6% | 470 |
| Missouri | $69,400 | $33.37 | +30.1% | 1,560 |
| Montana | $55,920 | $26.89 | +4.8% | 260 |
| Nebraska | $45,760 | $22.00 | -14.2% | 390 |
| Nevada | $51,400 | $24.71 | -3.6% | 0 |
| New Hampshire | $62,080 | $29.85 | +16.4% | 260 |
| New Jersey | $50,500 | $24.28 | -5.3% | 840 |
| New Mexico | $45,880 | $22.06 | -14.0% | 990 |
| New York | $62,760 | $30.17 | +17.7% | 4,530 |
| North Carolina | $47,820 | $22.99 | -10.3% | 1,940 |
| Ohio | $60,280 | $28.98 | +13.0% | 2,370 |
| Oklahoma | $46,760 | $22.48 | -12.3% | 550 |
| Oregon | $63,310 | $30.44 | +18.7% | 520 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,010 | $26.93 | +5.0% | 520 |
| Rhode Island | $63,060 | $30.32 | +18.2% | 160 |
| South Carolina | $46,950 | $22.57 | -12.0% | 630 |
| South Dakota | $60,140 | $28.92 | +12.7% | 130 |
| Tennessee | $42,510 | $20.44 | -20.3% | 1,730 |
| Texas | $47,060 | $22.63 | -11.8% | 3,940 |
| Utah | $48,860 | $23.49 | -8.4% | 410 |
| Vermont | $54,830 | $26.36 | +2.8% | 70 |
| Virginia | $48,060 | $23.10 | -9.9% | 1,660 |
| Washington | $90,530 | $43.53 | +69.7% | 530 |
| West Virginia | $51,230 | $24.63 | -4.0% | 210 |
| Wisconsin | $69,020 | $33.18 | +29.4% | 960 |
| Wyoming | $58,080 | $27.92 | +8.9% | 160 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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- Registered Nurses — $97,550/yr
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- Stockers and Order Fillers — $37,330/yr
- Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
The median annual wage for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators is $53,340 ($25.64 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 41,820 paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $25.64. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.