Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Kansas
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kansas earn a median of $49,070 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,150; the top 10% earn over $70,670. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Kansas
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Kansas?
The median is $49,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,150 and the top 10% earn over $70,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 50 (−8% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.