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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Arkansas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Arkansas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$44,010
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.7% vs 2024
$44,060
Mean Salary
$44,010
Median Salary
$21.16
Hourly Rate
490 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arkansas
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Arkansas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arkansas earn a median salary of $44,010 per year ($3,667/month).
This is 24.8% below the national average of $58,553.
Arkansas ranks #47 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 490 people work in this occupation across Arkansas.
Salaries increased by 7.7% 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 Arkansas
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arkansas range from $35,890 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $50,650 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,050 and $48,690.
Median $44,010
P10: $35,890P25: $38,050P75: $48,690P90: $50,650
10th
$35,890
25th
$38,050
Median
$44,010
75th
$48,690
90th
$50,650
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,890
$17.25
$2,990
25th Percentile
$38,050
$18.29
$3,170
Median (50th)
$44,010
$21.16
$3,667
75th Percentile
$48,690
$23.41
$4,057
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$50,650
$24.35
$4,220
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,060 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#47
Arkansas ranks #47 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 Arkansas?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arkansas is $44,010 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,060.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arkansas?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arkansas range from $35,890 at the 10th percentile to $50,650 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,050 and $48,690.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arkansas?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Arkansas typically start around $35,890 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,050 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arkansas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 490 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arkansas.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arkansas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arkansas is approximately $21.16 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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