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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Missouri
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Missouri?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$69,400
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.6% vs 2024
$70,190
Mean Salary
$69,400
Median Salary
$33.37
Hourly Rate
1,560 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Missouri
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Missouri
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Missouri earn a median salary of $69,400 per year ($5,783/month).
This is 18.5% above the national average of $58,553.
Missouri ranks #9 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 1,560 people work in this occupation across Missouri.
Salaries decreased by 1.6% 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 Missouri
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Missouri range from $42,410 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $98,560 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,930 and $92,420.
Median $69,400
P10: $42,410P25: $48,930P75: $92,420P90: $98,560
10th
$42,410
25th
$48,930
Median
$69,400
75th
$92,420
90th
$98,560
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$42,410
$20.39
$3,534
25th Percentile
$48,930
$23.52
$4,077
Median (50th)
$69,400
$33.37
$5,783
75th Percentile
$92,420
$44.43
$7,701
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$98,560
$47.38
$8,213
Note: The mean (average) salary of $70,190 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#9
Missouri ranks #9 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 Missouri?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Missouri is $69,400 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $70,190.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Missouri?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Missouri range from $42,410 at the 10th percentile to $98,560 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,930 and $92,420.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Missouri?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Missouri typically start around $42,410 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,930 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Missouri?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,560 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Missouri.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Missouri?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Missouri is approximately $33.37 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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