Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Colorado
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Colorado earn a median of $58,810 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,810
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 920
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,610; the top 10% earn over $72,650. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Colorado
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Colorado?
The median is $58,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,610 and the top 10% earn over $72,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 50 (+10% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.