Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Missouri
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Missouri earn a median of $69,400 a year, +30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,400
- vs. U.S. median
- +30% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,410; the top 10% earn over $98,560. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Missouri
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Missouri?
The median is $69,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,410 and the top 10% earn over $98,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 50 (+30% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.