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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$60,950
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.8% vs 2024
$64,620
Mean Salary
$60,950
Median Salary
$29.30
Hourly Rate
560 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Massachusetts
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $60,950 per year ($5,079/month).
This is 4.1% above the national average of $58,553.
Massachusetts ranks #17 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 560 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 0.8% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Massachusetts range from $37,300 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,560 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $55,790 and $77,940.
Median $60,950
P10: $37,300P25: $55,790P75: $77,940P90: $81,560
10th
$37,300
25th
$55,790
Median
$60,950
75th
$77,940
90th
$81,560
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,300
$17.93
$3,108
25th Percentile
$55,790
$26.82
$4,649
Median (50th)
$60,950
$29.30
$5,079
75th Percentile
$77,940
$37.47
$6,495
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,560
$39.21
$6,796
Note: The mean (average) salary of $64,620 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#17
Massachusetts ranks #17 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 Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Massachusetts is $60,950 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $64,620.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Massachusetts range from $37,300 at the 10th percentile to $81,560 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $55,790 and $77,940.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Massachusetts typically start around $37,300 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $55,790 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 560 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Massachusetts is approximately $29.30 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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