Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Nevada
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nevada earn a median of $51,400 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,610; the top 10% earn over $79,140. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near Nevada
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- Pipelayers$63,570 median in Nevada
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Nevada
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Nevada?
The median is $51,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,610 and the top 10% earn over $79,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 50 (−4% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.