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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Minnesota
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Minnesota?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$68,180
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.1% vs 2024
$71,850
Mean Salary
$68,180
Median Salary
$32.78
Hourly Rate
830 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Minnesota
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Minnesota
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Minnesota earn a median salary of $68,180 per year ($5,681/month).
This is 16.4% above the national average of $58,553.
Minnesota ranks #11 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 830 people work in this occupation across Minnesota.
Salaries decreased by 1.1% 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 Minnesota
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Minnesota range from $50,310 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $99,920 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,930 and $80,450.
Median $68,180
P10: $50,310P25: $61,930P75: $80,450P90: $99,920
10th
$50,310
25th
$61,930
Median
$68,180
75th
$80,450
90th
$99,920
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$50,310
$24.19
$4,192
25th Percentile
$61,930
$29.77
$5,160
Median (50th)
$68,180
$32.78
$5,681
75th Percentile
$80,450
$38.68
$6,704
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$99,920
$48.04
$8,326
Note: The mean (average) salary of $71,850 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#11
Minnesota ranks #11 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 Minnesota?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Minnesota is $68,180 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $71,850.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Minnesota?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Minnesota range from $50,310 at the 10th percentile to $99,920 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,930 and $80,450.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Minnesota?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Minnesota typically start around $50,310 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,930 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Minnesota?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 830 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Minnesota.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Minnesota?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Minnesota is approximately $32.78 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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