Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Colorado
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Colorado earn a median salary of $52,104 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.9% vs the national median of $51,650. An estimated 1,220 paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $40,730 to $57,280 depending on location.
$52,104
Avg median salary in Colorado
$57,280
Highest paying metro
$40,730
Lowest paying metro
1,220
Employed in Colorado
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | $57,280 | $53,240 | $66,050 | 130 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $54,620 | $49,910 | $62,920 | 80 |
| Denver, CO | $54,270 | $46,310 | $61,570 | 620 |
| Northwest Colorado | $53,930 | $43,600 | $58,990 | 60 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $53,430 | $47,960 | $60,240 | 140 |
| Southwest Colorado | $51,970 | $43,600 | $61,870 | 90 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $50,600 | $45,280 | $57,190 | 40 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $40,730 | $39,920 | $50,040 | 60 |