Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Wisconsin
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $83,070 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +60.8% vs the national median of $51,650. An estimated 930 paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $78,620 to $89,810 depending on location.
$83,070
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$89,810
Highest paying metro
$78,620
Lowest paying metro
930
Employed in Wisconsin
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inPaving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WI | $89,810 | $64,110 | $89,810 | 90 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $83,620 | $51,760 | $86,340 | 40 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $83,370 | $62,980 | $83,380 | 140 |
| Green Bay, WI | $83,170 | $49,050 | $83,270 | 50 |
| Madison, WI | $83,160 | $57,530 | $91,270 | 110 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $79,740 | $57,130 | $80,780 | 120 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $78,620 | $61,690 | $88,960 | 380 |