The salary statistics and trend of paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators in the industry of general freight trucking are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operator salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $31,050 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,800 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $35,710 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $38,620 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $55,670 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators in the industry of general freight trucking. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators is $55,670. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $35,710. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators is $31,050.
The average salaries of paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators in three industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. We note that the salary of paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators in the industry of general freight trucking ($35,710) is in the middle range among all industries within the sector of transportation and warehousing. For salary information of paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Specialized Freight Trucking | |
| General Freight Trucking | |
| Support Activities for Road Transportation | |