Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in South Carolina
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in South Carolina earn a median of $46,950 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,950
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,050; the top 10% earn over $57,760. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near South Carolina
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in South Carolina
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in South Carolina?
The median is $46,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,050 and the top 10% earn over $57,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 50 (−12% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.