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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,010
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.0% vs 2024
$56,370
Mean Salary
$56,010
Median Salary
$26.93
Hourly Rate
520 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $56,010 per year ($4,667/month).
This is 4.3% below the national average of $58,553.
Pennsylvania ranks #24 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 520 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania range from $44,320 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $75,400 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,720 and $63,600.
Median $56,010
P10: $44,320P25: $48,720P75: $63,600P90: $75,400
10th
$44,320
25th
$48,720
Median
$56,010
75th
$63,600
90th
$75,400
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$44,320
$21.31
$3,693
25th Percentile
$48,720
$23.42
$4,060
Median (50th)
$56,010
$26.93
$4,667
75th Percentile
$63,600
$30.58
$5,300
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$75,400
$36.25
$6,283
Note: The mean (average) salary of $56,370 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#24
Pennsylvania ranks #24 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 Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania is $56,010 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $56,370.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania range from $44,320 at the 10th percentile to $75,400 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,720 and $63,600.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $44,320 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,720 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 520 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania is approximately $26.93 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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