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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Indiana
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Indiana?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$50,380
Median Annual Salary
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-11.6% vs 2024
$57,670
Mean Salary
$50,380
Median Salary
$24.22
Hourly Rate
910 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Indiana
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Indiana
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Indiana earn a median salary of $50,380 per year ($4,198/month).
This is 14.0% below the national average of $58,553.
Indiana ranks #33 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 910 people work in this occupation across Indiana.
Salaries decreased by 11.6% 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 Indiana
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Indiana range from $39,630 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $91,350 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,110 and $67,150.
Median $50,380
P10: $39,630P25: $46,110P75: $67,150P90: $91,350
10th
$39,630
25th
$46,110
Median
$50,380
75th
$67,150
90th
$91,350
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,630
$19.05
$3,302
25th Percentile
$46,110
$22.17
$3,842
Median (50th)
$50,380
$24.22
$4,198
75th Percentile
$67,150
$32.28
$5,595
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$91,350
$43.92
$7,612
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,670 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#33
Indiana ranks #33 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 Indiana?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Indiana is $50,380 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,670.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Indiana?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Indiana range from $39,630 at the 10th percentile to $91,350 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,110 and $67,150.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Indiana?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Indiana typically start around $39,630 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,110 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Indiana?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 910 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Indiana.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Indiana?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Indiana is approximately $24.22 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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