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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Mississippi
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Mississippi?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$37,030
Median Annual Salary
▼
-3.8% vs 2024
$40,780
Mean Salary
$37,030
Median Salary
$17.80
Hourly Rate
470 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Mississippi
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Mississippi
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Mississippi earn a median salary of $37,030 per year ($3,085/month).
This is 36.8% below the national average of $58,553.
Mississippi ranks #50 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 470 people work in this occupation across Mississippi.
Salaries decreased by 3.8% 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 Mississippi
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Mississippi range from $30,250 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $51,280 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $33,460 and $45,260.
Median $37,030
P10: $30,250P25: $33,460P75: $45,260P90: $51,280
10th
$30,250
25th
$33,460
Median
$37,030
75th
$45,260
90th
$51,280
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$30,250
$14.54
$2,520
25th Percentile
$33,460
$16.09
$2,788
Median (50th)
$37,030
$17.80
$3,085
75th Percentile
$45,260
$21.76
$3,771
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$51,280
$24.65
$4,273
Note: The mean (average) salary of $40,780 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#50
Mississippi ranks #50 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 Mississippi?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Mississippi is $37,030 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $40,780.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Mississippi?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Mississippi range from $30,250 at the 10th percentile to $51,280 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $33,460 and $45,260.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Mississippi?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Mississippi typically start around $30,250 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $33,460 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Mississippi?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 470 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Mississippi.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Mississippi?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Mississippi is approximately $17.80 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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