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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Alabama
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Alabama?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$41,880
Median Annual Salary
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+7.4% vs 2024
$43,370
Mean Salary
$41,880
Median Salary
$20.13
Hourly Rate
700 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alabama
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Alabama
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alabama earn a median salary of $41,880 per year ($3,490/month).
This is 28.5% below the national average of $58,553.
Alabama ranks #49 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 700 people work in this occupation across Alabama.
Salaries increased by 7.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
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.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Operation and Control
3.38
Monitoring
3.25
Critical Thinking
3.0
Coordination
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
3.65
Mechanical
3.26
Mathematics
2.77
Physics
2.74
Public Safety and Security
2.74
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(41.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alabama
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alabama range from $31,990 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $58,140 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,900 and $49,110.
Median $41,880
P10: $31,990P25: $36,900P75: $49,110P90: $58,140
10th
$31,990
25th
$36,900
Median
$41,880
75th
$49,110
90th
$58,140
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,990
$15.38
$2,665
25th Percentile
$36,900
$17.74
$3,075
Median (50th)
$41,880
$20.13
$3,490
75th Percentile
$49,110
$23.61
$4,092
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$58,140
$27.95
$4,845
Note: The mean (average) salary of $43,370 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#49
Alabama ranks #49 of 50 states
$58,553
National avg. for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Alabama?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alabama is $41,880 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $43,370.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alabama?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alabama range from $31,990 at the 10th percentile to $58,140 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,900 and $49,110.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alabama?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Alabama typically start around $31,990 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,900 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alabama?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 700 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alabama.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alabama?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alabama is approximately $20.13 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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