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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Wisconsin
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Wisconsin?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$69,020
Median Annual Salary
▼
-13.1% vs 2024
$68,570
Mean Salary
$69,020
Median Salary
$33.18
Hourly Rate
960 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wisconsin
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Wisconsin
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $69,020 per year ($5,751/month).
This is 17.9% above the national average of $58,553.
Wisconsin ranks #10 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 960 people work in this occupation across Wisconsin.
Salaries decreased by 13.1% 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 Wisconsin
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wisconsin range from $37,440 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $92,150 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $50,380 and $91,230.
Median $69,020
P10: $37,440P25: $50,380P75: $91,230P90: $92,150
10th
$37,440
25th
$50,380
Median
$69,020
75th
$91,230
90th
$92,150
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,440
$18.00
$3,120
25th Percentile
$50,380
$24.22
$4,198
Median (50th)
$69,020
$33.18
$5,751
75th Percentile
$91,230
$43.86
$7,602
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$92,150
$44.30
$7,679
Note: The mean (average) salary of $68,570 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#10
Wisconsin ranks #10 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 Wisconsin?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wisconsin is $69,020 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $68,570.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wisconsin?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wisconsin range from $37,440 at the 10th percentile to $92,150 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $50,380 and $91,230.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wisconsin?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Wisconsin typically start around $37,440 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $50,380 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wisconsin?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 960 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wisconsin.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wisconsin?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wisconsin is approximately $33.18 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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