Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in North Carolina earn a median of $47,820 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,820
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,940
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,860; the top 10% earn over $61,310. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in North Carolina
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in North Carolina?
The median is $47,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,860 and the top 10% earn over $61,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 50 (−10% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.