Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Wisconsin
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wisconsin earn a median of $69,020 a year, +29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,020
- vs. U.S. median
- +29% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,440; the top 10% earn over $92,150. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Wisconsin
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Wisconsin?
The median is $69,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,440 and the top 10% earn over $92,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 50 (+29% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.