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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Idaho
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Idaho?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
130 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Idaho
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Idaho
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Idaho earn a median salary of $73,210 per year ($6,100/month).
This is 25.0% above the national average of $58,553.
Idaho ranks #7 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 130 people work in this occupation across Idaho.
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 Idaho
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Idaho range from $49,780 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $112,730 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $57,050 and $96,250.
Median $73,210
P10: $49,780P25: $57,050P75: $96,250P90: $112,730
10th
$49,780
25th
$57,050
Median
$73,210
75th
$96,250
90th
$112,730
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$49,780
$23.93
$4,148
25th Percentile
$57,050
$27.43
$4,754
Median (50th)
$73,210
$35.20
$6,100
75th Percentile
$96,250
$46.27
$8,020
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$112,730
$54.20
$9,394
Note: The mean (average) salary of $76,060 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
Idaho ranks #7 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 Idaho?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Idaho is $73,210 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $76,060.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Idaho?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Idaho range from $49,780 at the 10th percentile to $112,730 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $57,050 and $96,250.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Idaho?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Idaho typically start around $49,780 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $57,050 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Idaho?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 130 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Idaho.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Idaho?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Idaho is approximately $35.20 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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