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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Nevada
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Nevada?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$51,400
Median Annual Salary
▼
-15.3% vs 2024
$57,210
Mean Salary
$51,400
Median Salary
$24.71
Hourly Rate
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Nevada
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nevada earn a median salary of $51,400 per year ($4,283/month).
This is 12.2% below the national average of $58,553.
Nevada ranks #30 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Salaries decreased by 15.3% 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 Nevada
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nevada range from $38,610 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $79,140 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,410 and $64,390.
Median $51,400
P10: $38,610P25: $46,410P75: $64,390P90: $79,140
10th
$38,610
25th
$46,410
Median
$51,400
75th
$64,390
90th
$79,140
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,610
$18.56
$3,217
25th Percentile
$46,410
$22.31
$3,867
Median (50th)
$51,400
$24.71
$4,283
75th Percentile
$64,390
$30.96
$5,365
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$79,140
$38.05
$6,595
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,210 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#30
Nevada ranks #30 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 Nevada?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nevada is $51,400 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,210.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nevada?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nevada range from $38,610 at the 10th percentile to $79,140 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,410 and $64,390.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nevada?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Nevada typically start around $38,610 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,410 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nevada?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nevada is approximately $24.71 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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