Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Alabama
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Alabama
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Alabama earn a median salary of $40,316 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.9% vs the national median of $51,650. An estimated 510 paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators are employed across Alabama, with salaries ranging from $32,900 to $50,430 depending on location.
$40,316
Avg median salary in Alabama
$50,430
Highest paying metro
$32,900
Lowest paying metro
510
Employed in Alabama
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries by city in Alabama
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $50,430 | $41,610 | $51,930 | 80 |
| Birmingham, AL | $46,830 | $38,070 | $56,770 | 140 |
| Montgomery, AL | $40,330 | $36,570 | $48,480 | 80 |
| Southeast Alabama | $38,950 | $36,940 | $49,340 | 40 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $36,390 | $33,660 | $43,630 | — |
| Auburn, AL | $36,380 | $31,190 | $49,030 | 40 |
| Northeast Alabama | $32,900 | $31,100 | $35,360 | 130 |