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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Georgia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Georgia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,100
Median Annual Salary
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+3.4% vs 2024
$47,540
Mean Salary
$46,100
Median Salary
$22.16
Hourly Rate
1,270 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Georgia
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Georgia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Georgia earn a median salary of $46,100 per year ($3,841/month).
This is 21.3% below the national average of $58,553.
Georgia ranks #43 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 1,270 people work in this occupation across Georgia.
Salaries increased by 3.4% 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 Georgia
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Georgia range from $37,870 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $59,130 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,350 and $49,200.
Median $46,100
P10: $37,870P25: $39,350P75: $49,200P90: $59,130
10th
$37,870
25th
$39,350
Median
$46,100
75th
$49,200
90th
$59,130
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,870
$18.21
$3,155
25th Percentile
$39,350
$18.92
$3,279
Median (50th)
$46,100
$22.16
$3,841
75th Percentile
$49,200
$23.65
$4,100
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$59,130
$28.43
$4,927
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,540 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#43
Georgia ranks #43 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 Georgia?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Georgia is $46,100 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,540.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Georgia?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Georgia range from $37,870 at the 10th percentile to $59,130 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,350 and $49,200.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Georgia?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Georgia typically start around $37,870 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,350 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Georgia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,270 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Georgia.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Georgia?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Georgia is approximately $22.16 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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