Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Indiana
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Indiana earn a median of $50,380 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,380
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,630; the top 10% earn over $91,350. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Indiana
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Indiana?
The median is $50,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,630 and the top 10% earn over $91,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 50 (−6% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.