Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kentucky earn a median of $45,660 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,660
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,540; the top 10% earn over $64,600. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Kentucky
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Kentucky?
The median is $45,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,540 and the top 10% earn over $64,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 50 (−14% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.