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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Utah
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Utah?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,860
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.0% vs 2024
$54,760
Mean Salary
$48,860
Median Salary
$23.49
Hourly Rate
410 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Utah
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Utah
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Utah earn a median salary of $48,860 per year ($4,071/month).
This is 16.6% below the national average of $58,553.
Utah ranks #35 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 410 people work in this occupation across Utah.
Salaries increased by 2.0% 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 Utah
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Utah range from $45,240 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $70,840 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,930 and $62,470.
Median $48,860
P10: $45,240P25: $45,930P75: $62,470P90: $70,840
10th
$45,240
25th
$45,930
Median
$48,860
75th
$62,470
90th
$70,840
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,240
$21.75
$3,770
25th Percentile
$45,930
$22.08
$3,827
Median (50th)
$48,860
$23.49
$4,071
75th Percentile
$62,470
$30.03
$5,205
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$70,840
$34.06
$5,903
Note: The mean (average) salary of $54,760 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#35
Utah ranks #35 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 Utah?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Utah is $48,860 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $54,760.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Utah?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Utah range from $45,240 at the 10th percentile to $70,840 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,930 and $62,470.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Utah?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Utah typically start around $45,240 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,930 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Utah?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 410 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Utah.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Utah?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Utah is approximately $23.49 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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