Careers · Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · Washington
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Washington
Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators run machinery that applies asphalt, concrete, or other materials to roads, parking lots, and airport runways. They also operate equipment that compacts gravel, dirt, and similar materials In Washington the median pay is $90,530 a year, 70% above the national median of $53,340.
$90,530median pay in Washington, per year
$73,810–$102,000middle half earn
530employed in Washington
$53,340U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlMonitoringCritical ThinkingCoordinationTroubleshootingRepairingActive Listening
Knowledge areas
Building and ConstructionMechanicalMathematics (knowledge)PhysicsPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal Service
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators.
Licenses and training in Washington
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in other states
Hawaii · $111,360District of Columbia · $91,280Alaska · $83,520California · $83,130Connecticut · $77,480Idaho · $73,210Illinois · $73,060Missouri · $69,400Wisconsin · $69,020Minnesota · $68,180
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 47-2071.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.