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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in New Mexico
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in New Mexico?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,880
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.1% vs 2024
$47,700
Mean Salary
$45,880
Median Salary
$22.06
Hourly Rate
990 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Mexico
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in New Mexico
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Mexico earn a median salary of $45,880 per year ($3,823/month).
This is 21.6% below the national average of $58,553.
New Mexico ranks #44 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 990 people work in this occupation across New Mexico.
Salaries increased by 0.1% 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 Mexico
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Mexico range from $37,130 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $60,180 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,960 and $51,430.
Median $45,880
P10: $37,130P25: $39,960P75: $51,430P90: $60,180
10th
$37,130
25th
$39,960
Median
$45,880
75th
$51,430
90th
$60,180
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,130
$17.85
$3,094
25th Percentile
$39,960
$19.21
$3,330
Median (50th)
$45,880
$22.06
$3,823
75th Percentile
$51,430
$24.73
$4,285
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$60,180
$28.93
$5,015
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,700 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#44
New Mexico ranks #44 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 Mexico?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Mexico is $45,880 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,700.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Mexico?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Mexico range from $37,130 at the 10th percentile to $60,180 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,960 and $51,430.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Mexico?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in New Mexico typically start around $37,130 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,960 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Mexico?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 990 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Mexico.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Mexico?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Mexico is approximately $22.06 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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