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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in New Hampshire
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in New Hampshire?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,080
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.9% vs 2024
$64,440
Mean Salary
$62,080
Median Salary
$29.85
Hourly Rate
260 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Hampshire
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in New Hampshire
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Hampshire earn a median salary of $62,080 per year ($5,173/month).
This is 6.0% above the national average of $58,553.
New Hampshire ranks #15 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 260 people work in this occupation across New Hampshire.
Salaries increased by 1.9% 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 New Hampshire
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Hampshire range from $49,240 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $80,800 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $56,780 and $72,540.
Median $62,080
P10: $49,240P25: $56,780P75: $72,540P90: $80,800
10th
$49,240
25th
$56,780
Median
$62,080
75th
$72,540
90th
$80,800
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$49,240
$23.67
$4,103
25th Percentile
$56,780
$27.30
$4,731
Median (50th)
$62,080
$29.85
$5,173
75th Percentile
$72,540
$34.88
$6,045
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$80,800
$38.85
$6,733
Note: The mean (average) salary of $64,440 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#15
New Hampshire ranks #15 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 New Hampshire?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Hampshire is $62,080 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $64,440.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Hampshire?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Hampshire range from $49,240 at the 10th percentile to $80,800 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $56,780 and $72,540.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Hampshire?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in New Hampshire typically start around $49,240 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $56,780 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Hampshire?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 260 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Hampshire.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Hampshire?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Hampshire is approximately $29.85 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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