Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Mississippi
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Mississippi earn a median of $37,030 a year, −31% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,030
- vs. U.S. median
- −31% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,250; the top 10% earn over $51,280. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Mississippi
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Mississippi?
The median is $37,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,250 and the top 10% earn over $51,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 50 (−31% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.