Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Arizona
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arizona earn a median of $52,140 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,270; the top 10% earn over $75,740. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Arizona
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Arizona?
The median is $52,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,270 and the top 10% earn over $75,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 50 (−2% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.