Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Missouri
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Missouri earn a median salary of $64,177 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +24.3% vs the national median of $51,650. An estimated 1,630 paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $38,470 to $83,980 depending on location.
$64,177
Avg median salary in Missouri
$83,980
Highest paying metro
$38,470
Lowest paying metro
1,630
Employed in Missouri
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $83,980 | $61,180 | $92,270 | 90 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $76,400 | $50,420 | $90,110 | 590 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $70,520 | $57,010 | $77,860 | 610 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $69,990 | $47,380 | $80,790 | 100 |
| Southwest Missouri | $63,020 | $40,600 | $80,750 | 60 |
| Springfield, MO | $46,860 | $45,510 | $77,210 | 70 |
| Central Missouri | $38,470 | $37,090 | $47,020 | 110 |