Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Michigan
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Michigan earn a median salary of $56,217 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.8% vs the national median of $51,650. An estimated 1,670 paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $48,140 to $60,300 depending on location.
$56,217
Avg median salary in Michigan
$60,300
Highest paying metro
$48,140
Lowest paying metro
1,670
Employed in Michigan
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries by city in Michigan
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $60,300 | $49,830 | $71,810 | 800 |
| Lansing, MI | $58,690 | $48,220 | $62,100 | 80 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $58,540 | $47,480 | $66,440 | 220 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $58,410 | $48,000 | $58,410 | 110 |
| Southern Michigan | $56,670 | $47,920 | $63,040 | 140 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan | $56,290 | $53,270 | $64,620 | 60 |
| Flint, MI | $54,690 | $54,690 | $54,690 | 130 |
| Northern Michigan | $54,220 | $38,510 | $54,220 | 70 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $48,140 | $47,860 | $63,880 | 60 |