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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Alaska
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Alaska?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$83,520
Median Annual Salary
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-14.5% vs 2024
$83,530
Mean Salary
$83,520
Median Salary
$40.15
Hourly Rate
80 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alaska
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Alaska
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alaska earn a median salary of $83,520 per year ($6,960/month).
This is 42.6% above the national average of $58,553.
Alaska ranks #4 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 80 people work in this occupation across Alaska.
Salaries decreased by 14.5% 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 Alaska
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alaska range from $60,670 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $100,260 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $66,830 and $100,240.
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Alaska?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alaska is $83,520 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $83,530.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alaska?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alaska range from $60,670 at the 10th percentile to $100,260 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $66,830 and $100,240.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alaska?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Alaska typically start around $60,670 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $66,830 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alaska?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 80 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alaska.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alaska?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alaska is approximately $40.15 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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