Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in District of Columbia
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in District of Columbia earn a median of $91,280 a year, +71% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $91,280
- vs. U.S. median
- +71% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,550; the top 10% earn over $91,280. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- Construction Laborers$50,020 median in District of Columbia
- Pipelayers$55,470 median in District of Columbia
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in District of Columbia
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in District of Columbia?
The median is $91,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,550 and the top 10% earn over $91,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 50 (+71% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.