Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Rhode Island
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Rhode Island earn a median of $63,060 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,060
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,390; the top 10% earn over $85,530. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Rhode Island
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Rhode Island?
The median is $63,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,390 and the top 10% earn over $85,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 50 (+18% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.