Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in Texas
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Texas earn an average of $48,940 a year. That is $10,060 (17%) less than the U.S. average of $59,000. The best-paying metro area is Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX at $53,920.
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Average pay for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
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Texas vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,000 | $28.37 |
| Texas | $48,940 | $23.53 |
| Louisiana | $53,140 | $25.55 |
| Oklahoma | $48,050 | $23.10 |
| New Mexico | $47,700 | $22.93 |
| Arkansas | $44,060 | $21.18 |
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Questions and answers
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in Texas?
The average is $48,940 a year, and the median is $47,060. That is $10,060 (17%) less than the U.S. average of $59,000.
What is the hourly wage in Texas?
$23.53 an hour on average; the median is $22.63.
Where in Texas do they earn the most?
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX ($53,920), followed by Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($52,120). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is El Paso, TX ($40,940).
How does Texas rank?
Texas ranks #40 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.