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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Minnesota

Also called: Paving Equipment Operators

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Minnesota earn a median of $68,180 a year, +28% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$68,180
vs. U.S. median
+28% ($53,340)
Rank among states
11 of 50
Jobs in the state
830

Pay range in Minnesota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,310; the top 10% earn over $99,920. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.

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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Minnesota

How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Minnesota?

The median is $68,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,310 and the top 10% earn over $99,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Minnesota a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?

On pay alone it ranks 11 of 50 (+28% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses