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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Oregon
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Oregon?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$63,310
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.7% vs 2024
$69,920
Mean Salary
$63,310
Median Salary
$30.44
Hourly Rate
520 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oregon
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Oregon
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oregon earn a median salary of $63,310 per year ($5,275/month).
This is 8.1% above the national average of $58,553.
Oregon ranks #12 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 520 people work in this occupation across Oregon.
Salaries increased by 3.7% 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 Oregon
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oregon range from $55,490 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $103,330 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $59,950 and $73,930.
Median $63,310
P10: $55,490P25: $59,950P75: $73,930P90: $103,330
10th
$55,490
25th
$59,950
Median
$63,310
75th
$73,930
90th
$103,330
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$55,490
$26.68
$4,624
25th Percentile
$59,950
$28.82
$4,995
Median (50th)
$63,310
$30.44
$5,275
75th Percentile
$73,930
$35.54
$6,160
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$103,330
$49.68
$8,610
Note: The mean (average) salary of $69,920 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#12
Oregon ranks #12 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 Oregon?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oregon is $63,310 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $69,920.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oregon?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oregon range from $55,490 at the 10th percentile to $103,330 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $59,950 and $73,930.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oregon?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Oregon typically start around $55,490 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $59,950 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oregon?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 520 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oregon.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oregon?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oregon is approximately $30.44 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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