Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Tennessee
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Tennessee earn a median of $42,510 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,510
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,730
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,300; the top 10% earn over $60,300. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near Tennessee
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Tennessee
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Tennessee?
The median is $42,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,300 and the top 10% earn over $60,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 50 (−20% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.