Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Tennessee
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Tennessee earn a median salary of $45,530 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.8% vs the national median of $51,650. An estimated 1,510 paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $35,940 to $53,040 depending on location.
$45,530
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$53,040
Highest paying metro
$35,940
Lowest paying metro
1,510
Employed in Tennessee
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Tennessee | $53,040 | $39,400 | $55,340 | 90 |
| Nashville, TN | $49,670 | $45,610 | $57,570 | 570 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $49,020 | $49,020 | $56,940 | 50 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $48,810 | $41,740 | $58,180 | 170 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $48,090 | $44,690 | $57,800 | 50 |
| North Central Tennessee | $46,080 | $39,970 | $54,360 | 50 |
| Johnson City, TN | $45,990 | $41,640 | $55,900 | 40 |
| Knoxville, TN | $45,150 | $39,470 | $56,480 | 240 |
| East Tennessee | $44,410 | $39,840 | $50,390 | 130 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $40,210 | $33,910 | $48,150 | 40 |
| West Tennessee | $39,950 | $37,070 | $55,350 | 40 |
| Cleveland, TN | $35,940 | $35,940 | $50,440 | 40 |