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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Kansas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Kansas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,070
Median Annual Salary
▼
-8.3% vs 2024
$54,410
Mean Salary
$49,070
Median Salary
$23.59
Hourly Rate
540 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kansas
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Kansas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kansas earn a median salary of $49,070 per year ($4,089/month).
This is 16.2% below the national average of $58,553.
Kansas ranks #34 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 540 people work in this occupation across Kansas.
Salaries decreased by 8.3% 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 Kansas
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kansas range from $40,150 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $70,670 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,900 and $60,450.
Median $49,070
P10: $40,150P25: $45,900P75: $60,450P90: $70,670
10th
$40,150
25th
$45,900
Median
$49,070
75th
$60,450
90th
$70,670
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,150
$19.30
$3,345
25th Percentile
$45,900
$22.07
$3,825
Median (50th)
$49,070
$23.59
$4,089
75th Percentile
$60,450
$29.06
$5,037
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$70,670
$33.98
$5,889
Note: The mean (average) salary of $54,410 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#34
Kansas ranks #34 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 Kansas?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kansas is $49,070 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $54,410.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kansas?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kansas range from $40,150 at the 10th percentile to $70,670 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,900 and $60,450.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kansas?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Kansas typically start around $40,150 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,900 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kansas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 540 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kansas.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kansas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kansas is approximately $23.59 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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