Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Michigan
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Michigan earn a median of $54,220 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,220
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,720
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,510; the top 10% earn over $74,360. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near Michigan
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Michigan
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Michigan?
The median is $54,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,510 and the top 10% earn over $74,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 50 (+2% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.