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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in New Jersey
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in New Jersey?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$50,500
Median Annual Salary
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+5.1% vs 2024
$56,050
Mean Salary
$50,500
Median Salary
$24.28
Hourly Rate
840 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Jersey
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in New Jersey
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Jersey earn a median salary of $50,500 per year ($4,208/month).
This is 13.8% below the national average of $58,553.
New Jersey ranks #32 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 840 people work in this occupation across New Jersey.
Salaries increased by 5.1% 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 Jersey
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Jersey range from $42,300 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $72,890 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,450 and $59,600.
Median $50,500
P10: $42,300P25: $44,450P75: $59,600P90: $72,890
10th
$42,300
25th
$44,450
Median
$50,500
75th
$59,600
90th
$72,890
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$42,300
$20.34
$3,525
25th Percentile
$44,450
$21.37
$3,704
Median (50th)
$50,500
$24.28
$4,208
75th Percentile
$59,600
$28.65
$4,966
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$72,890
$35.04
$6,074
Note: The mean (average) salary of $56,050 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#32
New Jersey ranks #32 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 Jersey?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Jersey is $50,500 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $56,050.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Jersey?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Jersey range from $42,300 at the 10th percentile to $72,890 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,450 and $59,600.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Jersey?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in New Jersey typically start around $42,300 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,450 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Jersey?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 840 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Jersey.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Jersey?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Jersey is approximately $24.28 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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