Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in South Dakota
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in South Dakota earn a median of $60,140 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,140
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,220; the top 10% earn over $74,660. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in South Dakota
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in South Dakota?
The median is $60,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,220 and the top 10% earn over $74,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 50 (+13% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.