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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Florida
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Florida?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,840
Median Annual Salary
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+4.5% vs 2024
$48,530
Mean Salary
$46,840
Median Salary
$22.52
Hourly Rate
2,740 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Florida
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Florida
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Florida earn a median salary of $46,840 per year ($3,903/month).
This is 20.0% below the national average of $58,553.
Florida ranks #41 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 2,740 people work in this occupation across Florida.
Salaries increased by 4.5% 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 Florida
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Florida range from $37,910 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $60,780 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,140 and $51,950.
Median $46,840
P10: $37,910P25: $40,140P75: $51,950P90: $60,780
10th
$37,910
25th
$40,140
Median
$46,840
75th
$51,950
90th
$60,780
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,910
$18.23
$3,159
25th Percentile
$40,140
$19.30
$3,345
Median (50th)
$46,840
$22.52
$3,903
75th Percentile
$51,950
$24.98
$4,329
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$60,780
$29.22
$5,065
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,530 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#41
Florida ranks #41 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 Florida?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Florida is $46,840 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,530.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Florida?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Florida range from $37,910 at the 10th percentile to $60,780 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,140 and $51,950.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Florida?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Florida typically start around $37,910 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,140 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Florida?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,740 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Florida.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Florida?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Florida is approximately $22.52 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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