Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in New York
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New York earn an average of $72,330 a year. That is $13,330 (23%) more than the U.S. average of $59,000. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $74,700.
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New York vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,000 | $28.37 |
| New York | $72,330 | $34.78 |
| Connecticut | $77,210 | $37.12 |
| Massachusetts | $64,620 | $31.07 |
| Vermont | $56,820 | $27.32 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,370 | $27.10 |
| New Jersey | $56,050 | $26.95 |
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Questions and answers
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in New York?
The average is $72,330 a year, and the median is $62,760. That is $13,330 (23%) more than the U.S. average of $59,000.
What is the hourly wage in New York?
$34.78 an hour on average; the median is $30.17.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($74,700), followed by Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY ($64,250). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Watertown-Fort Drum, NY ($54,550).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #9 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.