Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Role Overview
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.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $108,570 |
| Alaska | $97,670 |
| California | $79,460 |
| Wisconsin | $79,440 |
| Washington | $77,180 |
| Missouri | $70,520 |
| District of Columbia | $70,030 |
| Minnesota | $68,920 |
| Illinois | $66,130 |
| New York | $63,860 |
| Rhode Island | $61,440 |
| Ohio | $61,290 |
| Oregon | $61,050 |
| New Hampshire | $60,950 |
| Nevada | $60,680 |
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Median Annual Salary
$51,650
Projected Growth (10yr)
+3.2%
Avg. annual openings
4.0k
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