Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Ohio
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Ohio earn a median of $60,280 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,280
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,370
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,050; the top 10% earn over $93,160. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near Ohio
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Ohio
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Ohio?
The median is $60,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,050 and the top 10% earn over $93,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 50 (+13% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.