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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,810
Median Annual Salary
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+10.1% vs 2024
$57,140
Mean Salary
$58,810
Median Salary
$28.27
Hourly Rate
920 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Colorado
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Colorado earn a median salary of $58,810 per year ($4,900/month).
This is 0.4% above the national average of $58,553.
Colorado ranks #21 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 920 people work in this occupation across Colorado.
Salaries increased by 10.1% 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 Colorado
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Colorado range from $43,610 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $72,650 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,810 and $62,610.
Median $58,810
P10: $43,610P25: $48,810P75: $62,610P90: $72,650
10th
$43,610
25th
$48,810
Median
$58,810
75th
$62,610
90th
$72,650
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,610
$20.97
$3,634
25th Percentile
$48,810
$23.47
$4,067
Median (50th)
$58,810
$28.27
$4,900
75th Percentile
$62,610
$30.10
$5,217
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$72,650
$34.93
$6,054
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,140 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#21
Colorado ranks #21 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 Colorado?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Colorado is $58,810 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,140.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Colorado?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Colorado range from $43,610 at the 10th percentile to $72,650 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,810 and $62,610.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Colorado?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Colorado typically start around $43,610 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,810 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Colorado?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 920 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Colorado.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Colorado is approximately $28.27 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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