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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Louisiana
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Louisiana?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,450
Median Annual Salary
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+8.3% vs 2024
$53,140
Mean Salary
$48,450
Median Salary
$23.29
Hourly Rate
350 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Louisiana
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Louisiana
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Louisiana earn a median salary of $48,450 per year ($4,037/month).
This is 17.3% below the national average of $58,553.
Louisiana ranks #36 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 350 people work in this occupation across Louisiana.
Salaries increased 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 Louisiana
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Louisiana range from $37,440 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $73,180 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,570 and $64,020.
Median $48,450
P10: $37,440P25: $43,570P75: $64,020P90: $73,180
10th
$37,440
25th
$43,570
Median
$48,450
75th
$64,020
90th
$73,180
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,440
$18.00
$3,120
25th Percentile
$43,570
$20.95
$3,630
Median (50th)
$48,450
$23.29
$4,037
75th Percentile
$64,020
$30.78
$5,335
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$73,180
$35.18
$6,098
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,140 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#36
Louisiana ranks #36 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 Louisiana?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Louisiana is $48,450 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,140.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Louisiana?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Louisiana range from $37,440 at the 10th percentile to $73,180 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,570 and $64,020.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Louisiana?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Louisiana typically start around $37,440 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,570 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Louisiana?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 350 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Louisiana.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Louisiana?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Louisiana is approximately $23.29 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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