How much does a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator make in the United States? The average Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator salary in the United States is $45,177 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $37,370 and $54,855. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator Salary $30,262 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator Salary $37,370 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator Salary $45,177 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator Salary $54,855 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator Salary $63,667 US March 26, 2024
25% $37,370 10% $30,262 90% $63,667 75% $54,855 $45,177 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator operates a mechanical machine to lay gravel, stone, and cold-mix asphalt on road surfaces. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator, the first career path typically progresses to Injection Molding Machine Operator III.

The second career path typically starts with a Machine Operator III position, and then progresses to Machine Operator Supervisor.

The third career path typically starts with a Machinist III position, and then progresses to Machine Shop Production Supervisor I.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically starts with a Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Operator II position, and then progresses to Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Operator III.

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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator, the highest Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator salary is in Miami, FL, where the Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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