Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Arkansas
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Arkansas earn a median of $44,010 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,890; the top 10% earn over $50,650. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near Arkansas
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Arkansas
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Arkansas?
The median is $44,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,890 and the top 10% earn over $50,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 50 (−17% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.