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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Wyoming
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Wyoming?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,080
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.4% vs 2024
$59,120
Mean Salary
$58,080
Median Salary
$27.92
Hourly Rate
160 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wyoming
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Wyoming
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wyoming earn a median salary of $58,080 per year ($4,840/month).
This is 0.8% below the national average of $58,553.
Wyoming ranks #22 out of 50 states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 160 people work in this occupation across Wyoming.
Salaries decreased by 1.4% 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 Wyoming
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wyoming range from $49,290 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $73,440 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $51,940 and $65,420.
Median $58,080
P10: $49,290P25: $51,940P75: $65,420P90: $73,440
10th
$49,290
25th
$51,940
Median
$58,080
75th
$65,420
90th
$73,440
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$49,290
$23.70
$4,107
25th Percentile
$51,940
$24.97
$4,328
Median (50th)
$58,080
$27.92
$4,840
75th Percentile
$65,420
$31.45
$5,451
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$73,440
$35.31
$6,120
Note: The mean (average) salary of $59,120 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#22
Wyoming ranks #22 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 Wyoming?
The median annual salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wyoming is $58,080 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $59,120.
What is the salary range for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wyoming?
Salaries for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wyoming range from $49,290 at the 10th percentile to $73,440 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $51,940 and $65,420.
What is the starting salary for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wyoming?
Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions in Wyoming typically start around $49,290 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $51,940 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wyoming?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 160 people are employed as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wyoming.
What is the hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wyoming?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wyoming is approximately $27.92 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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