Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Iowa
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Iowa earn a median of $61,110 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,110
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,360; the top 10% earn over $65,070. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near Iowa
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Iowa
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Iowa?
The median is $61,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,360 and the top 10% earn over $65,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 50 (+15% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.