Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary
The median pay for a paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators in Colorado is $58,810/year ($28.28/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $59K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by metro in Colorado
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley | $64K | +9% | 90 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $63K | +7% | 60 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $60K | +1% | 420 |
| Colorado Springs | $55K | -7% | 110 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators typically earn — is $44K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,617/month.
Is paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operator a high-paying job in Colorado?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $59K locally vs. $53K nationally, a 10% difference.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
Colorado pays $59K median vs. the U.S. average of $53K — that’s +10%.
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Colorado?
The median is $58,810 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,610, and experienced paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators can clear $72,650. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,892/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators salary is worth about $58,810 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.