Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Operate equipment used for applying concrete, asphalt, or other materials to road beds, parking lots, or airport runways and taxiways or for tamping gravel, dirt, or other materials. Includes concrete and asphalt paving machine operators, form tampers, tamping machine operators, and stone spreader operators.
Common Job Titles
- Equipment Operator (EO)
- Paver Operator
- Roller Operator
- Screed Operator
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
45,680
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $38,030. 25th percentile: U.S. $44,740. 50th percentile: U.S. $51,650. 75th percentile: U.S. $66,060. 90th percentile: U.S. $90,110. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $38,030 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $90,110 |
| Workers on average earn | $58,660 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Building and Construction3.6/5
- Mechanical3.3/5
- Mathematics2.8/5
- Public Safety and Security2.7/5
- Physics2.7/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
Technology Skills
- Database software
- Email software
- HCSS HeavyBid
- Spreadsheet software
- Time report software
- Warehouse management system WMS
- Word processing software
Tools & Equipment
- Adjustable wrenches
- Asphalt distributor trucks
- Asphalt heating equipment
- Asphalt mixing equipment
- Asphalt paving machines
- Asphalt rakes
- Automatic paving control systems
- Chip spreaders