Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median of $56,010 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,010
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,320; the top 10% earn over $75,400. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Pennsylvania
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $56,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,320 and the top 10% earn over $75,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 50 (+5% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.