Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Mississippi
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Mississippi earn a median salary of $38,547 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -25.4% vs the national median of $51,650. An estimated 520 paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $30,800 to $46,500 depending on location.
$38,547
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$46,500
Highest paying metro
$30,800
Lowest paying metro
520
Employed in Mississippi
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $46,500 | $36,460 | $51,600 | 60 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $40,830 | $34,840 | $48,340 | 110 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $39,350 | $37,710 | $43,380 | 90 |
| Gulfport, MS | $39,340 | $36,220 | $49,130 | 120 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $34,460 | $30,270 | $37,420 | 60 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $30,800 | $30,800 | $35,320 | 80 |