Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Ohio
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Ohio earn a median salary of $61,630 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +19.3% vs the national median of $51,650. An estimated 2,090 paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $51,510 to $74,950 depending on location.
$61,630
Avg median salary in Ohio
$74,950
Highest paying metro
$51,510
Lowest paying metro
2,090
Employed in Ohio
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OH | $74,950 | $47,150 | $80,460 | 50 |
| Columbus, OH | $74,900 | $53,140 | $77,570 | 370 |
| Akron, OH | $64,000 | $48,550 | $87,050 | 170 |
| Cleveland, OH | $63,950 | $49,740 | $76,620 | 370 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $63,410 | $48,290 | $76,910 | 570 |
| Eastern Ohio | $62,830 | $47,830 | $89,700 | 60 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $57,260 | $47,000 | $73,670 | 110 |
| Southern Ohio | $56,230 | $45,520 | $71,740 | 110 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $55,400 | $47,480 | $75,970 | 130 |
| Dayton, OH | $53,490 | $49,300 | $65,860 | 70 |
| Toledo, OH | $51,510 | $43,790 | $64,830 | 80 |