Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Massachusetts
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Massachusetts earn a median of $60,950 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,950
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,300; the top 10% earn over $81,560. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near Massachusetts
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Massachusetts
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Massachusetts?
The median is $60,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,300 and the top 10% earn over $81,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 50 (+14% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.