Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in New Jersey
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Jersey earn a median of $50,500 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 840
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,300; the top 10% earn over $72,890. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in New Jersey
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in New Jersey?
The median is $50,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,300 and the top 10% earn over $72,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 50 (−5% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.