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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Rhode Island
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Rhode Island?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$63,060
Median Annual Salary
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+2.6% vs 2024
$67,140
Mean Salary
$63,060
Median Salary
$30.32
Hourly Rate
160 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Rhode Island
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Rhode Island
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Rhode Island earn a median salary of $63,060 per year ($5,255/month).
This is 7.7% above the national average of $58,553.
Rhode Island ranks #13 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 160 people work in this occupation across Rhode Island.
Salaries increased by 2.6% 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 Rhode Island
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Rhode Island range from $48,390 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $85,530 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $59,410 and $77,580.
Median $63,060
P10: $48,390P25: $59,410P75: $77,580P90: $85,530
10th
$48,390
25th
$59,410
Median
$63,060
75th
$77,580
90th
$85,530
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$48,390
$23.26
$4,032
25th Percentile
$59,410
$28.56
$4,950
Median (50th)
$63,060
$30.32
$5,255
75th Percentile
$77,580
$37.30
$6,465
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$85,530
$41.12
$7,127
Note: The mean (average) salary of $67,140 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#13
Rhode Island ranks #13 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 Rhode Island?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Rhode Island is $63,060 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $67,140.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Rhode Island?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Rhode Island range from $48,390 at the 10th percentile to $85,530 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $59,410 and $77,580.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Rhode Island?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Rhode Island typically start around $48,390 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $59,410 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Rhode Island?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 160 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Rhode Island.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Rhode Island?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Rhode Island is approximately $30.32 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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