Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Louisiana
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Louisiana earn a median of $48,450 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,440; the top 10% earn over $73,180. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Louisiana
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Louisiana?
The median is $48,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,440 and the top 10% earn over $73,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 50 (−9% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.