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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Virginia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Virginia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,060
Median Annual Salary
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+2.6% vs 2024
$49,640
Mean Salary
$48,060
Median Salary
$23.11
Hourly Rate
1,660 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Virginia
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Virginia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Virginia earn a median salary of $48,060 per year ($4,005/month).
This is 17.9% below the national average of $58,553.
Virginia ranks #37 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 1,660 people work in this occupation across Virginia.
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 Virginia
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Virginia range from $38,130 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $60,410 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,590 and $57,620.
Median $48,060
P10: $38,130P25: $43,590P75: $57,620P90: $60,410
10th
$38,130
25th
$43,590
Median
$48,060
75th
$57,620
90th
$60,410
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,130
$18.33
$3,177
25th Percentile
$43,590
$20.96
$3,632
Median (50th)
$48,060
$23.11
$4,005
75th Percentile
$57,620
$27.70
$4,801
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$60,410
$29.04
$5,034
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,640 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#37
Virginia ranks #37 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 Virginia?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Virginia is $48,060 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,640.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Virginia?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Virginia range from $38,130 at the 10th percentile to $60,410 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,590 and $57,620.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Virginia?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Virginia typically start around $38,130 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,590 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Virginia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,660 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Virginia.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Virginia?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Virginia is approximately $23.11 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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