SOC 47-2071 · May 2025 · United States
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators across the United States is $53,340 per year, measured over 41,820 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $111,360.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Pay for this occupation varies by 200.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $111,360 and Mississippi pays $37,030.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $111,360 | — | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $91,280 | 70 | |
| 3 | Washington | $90,530 | 530 | |
| 4 | Alaska | $83,520 | 80 | |
| 5 | California | $83,130 | 1,400 | |
| 6 | Connecticut | $77,480 | — | |
| 7 | Idaho | $73,210 | 130 | |
| 8 | Illinois | $73,060 | 950 | |
| 9 | Missouri | $69,400 | 1,560 | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $69,020 | 960 |
States with the most Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 4,530 | $62,760 | |
| 2 | Texas | 3,940 | $47,060 | |
| 3 | Florida | 2,740 | $46,840 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 2,370 | $60,280 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 1,940 | $47,820 | |
| 6 | Tennessee | 1,730 | $42,510 | |
| 7 | Michigan | 1,720 | $54,220 | |
| 8 | Virginia | 1,660 | $48,060 | |
| 9 | Missouri | 1,560 | $69,400 | |
| 10 | California | 1,400 | $83,130 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside | $126,640 | 310 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu | $111,360 | — |
| 3 | San Francisco | $104,530 | 260 |
| 4 | Seattle | $96,590 | 270 |
| 5 | Fort Wayne | $95,510 | 50 |
| 6 | Madison | $93,610 | 80 |
| 7 | Anchorage | $84,190 | 60 |
| 8 | Milwaukee | $83,370 | 140 |
| 9 | Rochester | $82,730 | 40 |
| 10 | Chicago | $80,340 | 740 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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