Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Florida
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Florida earn an average of $48,530 a year. That is $10,470 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $59,000. The best-paying metro area is Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL at $51,550.
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Florida vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,000 | $28.37 |
| Florida | $48,530 | $23.33 |
| Georgia | $47,540 | $22.86 |
| Alabama | $43,370 | $20.85 |
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Questions and answers
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Florida?
The average is $48,530 a year, and the median is $46,840. That is $10,470 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $59,000.
What is the hourly wage in Florida?
$23.33 an hour on average; the median is $22.52.
Where in Florida do they earn the most?
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL ($51,550), followed by North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL ($49,960). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Tallahassee, FL ($43,390).
How does Florida rank?
Florida ranks #41 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.