Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Georgia
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Georgia earn a median of $46,100 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,100
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,270
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,870; the top 10% earn over $59,130. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near Georgia
Similar jobs in Georgia
- Pile Driver Operators$47,930 median in Georgia
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$50,290 median in Georgia
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$36,640 median in Georgia
- Construction Laborers$38,990 median in Georgia
- Pipelayers$46,220 median in Georgia
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Georgia
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Georgia?
The median is $46,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,870 and the top 10% earn over $59,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 50 (−14% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.