Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Washington
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Washington earn a median of $90,530 a year, +70% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $90,530
- vs. U.S. median
- +70% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,860; the top 10% earn over $118,760. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near Washington
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Washington
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Washington?
The median is $90,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,860 and the top 10% earn over $118,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 50 (+70% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.