Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Illinois
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Illinois earn a median of $73,060 a year, +37% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,060
- vs. U.S. median
- +37% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,800; the top 10% earn over $102,720. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near Illinois
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Illinois
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Illinois?
The median is $73,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,800 and the top 10% earn over $102,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 50 (+37% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.