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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$52,140
Median Annual Salary
▼
-13.7% vs 2024
$59,760
Mean Salary
$52,140
Median Salary
$25.07
Hourly Rate
170 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arizona
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arizona earn a median salary of $52,140 per year ($4,345/month).
This is 11.0% below the national average of $58,553.
Arizona ranks #29 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 170 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries decreased by 13.7% 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 Arizona
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arizona range from $47,270 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $75,740 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,860 and $75,710.
Median $52,140
P10: $47,270P25: $49,860P75: $75,710P90: $75,740
10th
$47,270
25th
$49,860
Median
$52,140
75th
$75,710
90th
$75,740
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,270
$22.73
$3,939
25th Percentile
$49,860
$23.97
$4,155
Median (50th)
$52,140
$25.07
$4,345
75th Percentile
$75,710
$36.40
$6,309
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$75,740
$36.41
$6,311
Note: The mean (average) salary of $59,760 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#29
Arizona ranks #29 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 Arizona?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arizona is $52,140 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $59,760.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arizona?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arizona range from $47,270 at the 10th percentile to $75,740 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,860 and $75,710.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arizona?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Arizona typically start around $47,270 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,860 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 170 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arizona is approximately $25.07 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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