Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Florida
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Florida earn a median of $46,840 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,740
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,910; the top 10% earn over $60,780. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near Florida
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Florida
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Florida?
The median is $46,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,910 and the top 10% earn over $60,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 50 (−12% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.