Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • California
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in California earn a median salary of $81,594 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +58% vs the national median of $51,650. An estimated 1,410 paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $63,110 to $123,470 depending on location.
$81,594
Avg median salary in California
$123,470
Highest paying metro
$63,110
Lowest paying metro
1,410
Employed in California
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | $123,470 | $76,060 | $123,470 | 360 |
| San Francisco, CA | $95,430 | $71,780 | $146,080 | 340 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $81,360 | $57,600 | $81,360 | 40 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $79,460 | $60,640 | $127,470 | 320 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $75,230 | $59,880 | $94,040 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $70,440 | $60,150 | $99,770 | 120 |
| San Diego, CA | $64,250 | $59,050 | $94,500 | 160 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $63,110 | $57,200 | $94,070 | 40 |