Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $54,153 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.8% vs the national median of $51,650. An estimated 620 paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $47,990 to $58,670 depending on location.
$54,153
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$58,670
Highest paying metro
$47,990
Lowest paying metro
620
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA | $58,670 | $51,530 | $65,890 | 30 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $56,460 | $44,560 | $67,220 | 130 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $53,490 | $46,290 | $67,000 | 40 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $47,990 | $41,280 | $58,660 | 420 |