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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$73,060
Median Annual Salary
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+10.5% vs 2024
$77,180
Mean Salary
$73,060
Median Salary
$35.12
Hourly Rate
950 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Illinois
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Illinois earn a median salary of $73,060 per year ($6,088/month).
This is 24.8% above the national average of $58,553.
Illinois ranks #8 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 950 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 10.5% 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 Illinois
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Illinois range from $46,800 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $102,720 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $56,000 and $102,240.
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Illinois is $73,060 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $77,180.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Illinois?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Illinois range from $46,800 at the 10th percentile to $102,720 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $56,000 and $102,240.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Illinois?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Illinois typically start around $46,800 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $56,000 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 950 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Illinois is approximately $35.12 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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