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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Montana
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Montana?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$55,920
Median Annual Salary
▼
-5.2% vs 2024
$58,300
Mean Salary
$55,920
Median Salary
$26.88
Hourly Rate
260 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Montana
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Montana
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Montana earn a median salary of $55,920 per year ($4,660/month).
This is 4.5% below the national average of $58,553.
Montana ranks #25 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 260 people work in this occupation across Montana.
Salaries decreased by 5.2% 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 Montana
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Montana range from $36,510 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $78,350 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,890 and $68,180.
Median $55,920
P10: $36,510P25: $48,890P75: $68,180P90: $78,350
10th
$36,510
25th
$48,890
Median
$55,920
75th
$68,180
90th
$78,350
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,510
$17.55
$3,042
25th Percentile
$48,890
$23.50
$4,074
Median (50th)
$55,920
$26.88
$4,660
75th Percentile
$68,180
$32.78
$5,681
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$78,350
$37.67
$6,529
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,300 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#25
Montana ranks #25 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 Montana?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Montana is $55,920 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,300.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Montana?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Montana range from $36,510 at the 10th percentile to $78,350 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,890 and $68,180.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Montana?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Montana typically start around $36,510 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,890 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Montana?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 260 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Montana.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Montana?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Montana is approximately $26.88 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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