Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Idaho
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Idaho earn a median of $73,210 a year, +37% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,210
- vs. U.S. median
- +37% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,780; the top 10% earn over $112,730. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near Idaho
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- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39,250 median in Idaho
- Construction Laborers$46,940 median in Idaho
- Pipelayers$58,650 median in Idaho
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Idaho
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Idaho?
The median is $73,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,780 and the top 10% earn over $112,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 50 (+37% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.