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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Kentucky
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Kentucky?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,660
Median Annual Salary
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+0.0% vs 2024
$47,810
Mean Salary
$45,660
Median Salary
$21.95
Hourly Rate
110 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kentucky
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Kentucky
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kentucky earn a median salary of $45,660 per year ($3,805/month).
This is 22.0% below the national average of $58,553.
Kentucky ranks #46 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 110 people work in this occupation across Kentucky.
Salaries remained stable by 0.0% 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 Kentucky
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kentucky range from $29,540 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $64,600 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,720 and $49,570.
Median $45,660
P10: $29,540P25: $40,720P75: $49,570P90: $64,600
10th
$29,540
25th
$40,720
Median
$45,660
75th
$49,570
90th
$64,600
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$29,540
$14.20
$2,461
25th Percentile
$40,720
$19.58
$3,393
Median (50th)
$45,660
$21.95
$3,805
75th Percentile
$49,570
$23.83
$4,130
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$64,600
$31.06
$5,383
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,810 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#46
Kentucky ranks #46 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 Kentucky?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kentucky is $45,660 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,810.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kentucky?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kentucky range from $29,540 at the 10th percentile to $64,600 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,720 and $49,570.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kentucky?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Kentucky typically start around $29,540 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,720 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kentucky?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 110 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kentucky.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kentucky?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kentucky is approximately $21.95 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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