Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Minnesota
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Minnesota earn a median salary of $69,913 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +35.4% vs the national median of $51,650. An estimated 1,040 paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $60,130 to $83,090 depending on location.
$69,913
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$83,090
Highest paying metro
$60,130
Lowest paying metro
1,040
Employed in Minnesota
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN-WI | $83,090 | $62,310 | $94,840 | 100 |
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $76,810 | $62,210 | $79,990 | 590 |
| Rochester, MN | $76,590 | $66,000 | $95,850 | 40 |
| Northeast Minnesota | $68,080 | $61,930 | $68,080 | 40 |
| Southeast Minnesota | $62,740 | $61,110 | $74,530 | 70 |
| Northwest Minnesota | $61,950 | $50,130 | $74,550 | 120 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $60,130 | $50,130 | $71,920 | 80 |