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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Nebraska
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Nebraska?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,760
Median Annual Salary
▼
-6.4% vs 2024
$49,810
Mean Salary
$45,760
Median Salary
$22.00
Hourly Rate
390 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nebraska
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Nebraska
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nebraska earn a median salary of $45,760 per year ($3,813/month).
This is 21.8% below the national average of $58,553.
Nebraska ranks #45 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 390 people work in this occupation across Nebraska.
Salaries decreased by 6.4% 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 Nebraska
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nebraska range from $39,340 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,260 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,480 and $53,480.
Median $45,760
P10: $39,340P25: $43,480P75: $53,480P90: $63,260
10th
$39,340
25th
$43,480
Median
$45,760
75th
$53,480
90th
$63,260
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,340
$18.91
$3,278
25th Percentile
$43,480
$20.90
$3,623
Median (50th)
$45,760
$22.00
$3,813
75th Percentile
$53,480
$25.71
$4,456
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,260
$30.41
$5,271
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,810 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#45
Nebraska ranks #45 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 Nebraska?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nebraska is $45,760 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,810.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nebraska?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nebraska range from $39,340 at the 10th percentile to $63,260 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,480 and $53,480.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nebraska?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Nebraska typically start around $39,340 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,480 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nebraska?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 390 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nebraska.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nebraska?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nebraska is approximately $22.00 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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