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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Oklahoma
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Oklahoma?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,760
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.0% vs 2024
$48,050
Mean Salary
$46,760
Median Salary
$22.48
Hourly Rate
550 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oklahoma
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Oklahoma
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oklahoma earn a median salary of $46,760 per year ($3,896/month).
This is 20.1% below the national average of $58,553.
Oklahoma ranks #42 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 550 people work in this occupation across Oklahoma.
Salaries decreased by 1.0% 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 Oklahoma
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oklahoma range from $36,620 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $58,910 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,680 and $50,240.
Median $46,760
P10: $36,620P25: $44,680P75: $50,240P90: $58,910
10th
$36,620
25th
$44,680
Median
$46,760
75th
$50,240
90th
$58,910
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,620
$17.61
$3,051
25th Percentile
$44,680
$21.48
$3,723
Median (50th)
$46,760
$22.48
$3,896
75th Percentile
$50,240
$24.15
$4,186
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$58,910
$28.32
$4,909
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,050 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#42
Oklahoma ranks #42 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 Oklahoma?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oklahoma is $46,760 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,050.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oklahoma?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oklahoma range from $36,620 at the 10th percentile to $58,910 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,680 and $50,240.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oklahoma?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Oklahoma typically start around $36,620 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,680 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oklahoma?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 550 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oklahoma.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oklahoma?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oklahoma is approximately $22.48 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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