Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Montana
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Montana earn a median of $55,920 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,920
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,510; the top 10% earn over $78,350. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near Montana
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Montana
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Montana?
The median is $55,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,510 and the top 10% earn over $78,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 50 (+5% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.