Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Florida
The median pay for a paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators in Florida is $44,810/year ($21.55/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $45K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by metro in Florida
13 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie | $49K | +9% | 60 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $48K | +7% | 50 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $47K | +5% | 380 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $46K | +3% | 480 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $45K | +1% | N/A |
| Jacksonville | $45K | +0% | 260 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $45K | -0% | 360 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $44K | -2% | 150 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $43K | -4% | 60 |
| Tallahassee | $42K | -6% | 50 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $40K | -11% | 140 |
| Gainesville | $39K | -12% | 50 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $38K | -15% | 90 |
Showing 1–10 of 13 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Florida?
The median is $44,810 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,980, and experienced paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators can clear $56,730. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $45K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,170/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 52.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators salary go in Florida?
Florida 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 $45,455 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.