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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Michigan
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Michigan?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$54,220
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.9% vs 2024
$54,880
Mean Salary
$54,220
Median Salary
$26.07
Hourly Rate
1,720 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Michigan
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Michigan
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Michigan earn a median salary of $54,220 per year ($4,518/month).
This is 7.4% below the national average of $58,553.
Michigan ranks #27 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 1,720 people work in this occupation across Michigan.
Salaries decreased by 0.9% 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 Michigan
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Michigan range from $38,510 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $74,360 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,420 and $62,380.
Median $54,220
P10: $38,510P25: $45,420P75: $62,380P90: $74,360
10th
$38,510
25th
$45,420
Median
$54,220
75th
$62,380
90th
$74,360
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,510
$18.51
$3,209
25th Percentile
$45,420
$21.84
$3,785
Median (50th)
$54,220
$26.07
$4,518
75th Percentile
$62,380
$29.99
$5,198
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$74,360
$35.75
$6,196
Note: The mean (average) salary of $54,880 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#27
Michigan ranks #27 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 Michigan?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Michigan is $54,220 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $54,880.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Michigan?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Michigan range from $38,510 at the 10th percentile to $74,360 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,420 and $62,380.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Michigan?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Michigan typically start around $38,510 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,420 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Michigan?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,720 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Michigan.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Michigan?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Michigan is approximately $26.07 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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