Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in New York
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New York earn a median of $62,760 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,760
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,530
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,450; the top 10% earn over $104,350. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near New York
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in New York
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in New York?
The median is $62,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,450 and the top 10% earn over $104,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 50 (+18% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.