Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in California
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in California earn a median of $83,130 a year, +56% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,130
- vs. U.S. median
- +56% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,400
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,980; the top 10% earn over $130,120. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near California
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in California
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in California?
The median is $83,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,980 and the top 10% earn over $130,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 50 (+56% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.