Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Alabama
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alabama earn a median of $41,880 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,880
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,990; the top 10% earn over $58,140. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near Alabama
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Alabama
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Alabama?
The median is $41,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,990 and the top 10% earn over $58,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 50 (−21% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.