Operate equipment used for applying concrete, asphalt, or other materials to road beds, parking lots, or airport runways and taxiways or for tamping gravel, dirt, or other materials. Includes concrete and asphalt paving machine operators, form tampers, tamping machine operators, and stone spreader operators.
Annual wage data for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
45,680
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $38,030. 25th percentile: U.S. $44,740. 50th percentile: U.S. $51,650. 75th percentile: U.S. $66,060. 90th percentile: U.S. $90,110. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $38,030 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $90,110 |
| Workers on average earn | $58,660 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
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