Nevada Median
$51,400
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.71
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $53,340
State Rank
#30 of 50
state estimate
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Nevada?
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nevada take home a median of $51,400 annually — roughly $24.71 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $53,340.
Within Nevada, entry-level pay starts around $38,610 while the top 10% make $79,140 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,410 and $64,390 a year.
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary range in Nevada
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,610 | $18.56 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $46,410 | $22.31 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $51,400 | $24.71 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $64,390 | $30.96 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $79,140 | $38.05 |
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How Nevada compares
Nevada ranks 30th out of 50 states and territories for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in other states
Hawaii $111,360District of Columbia $91,280Washington $90,530Alaska $83,520California $83,130Connecticut $77,480Idaho $73,210Illinois $73,060Missouri $69,400Wisconsin $69,020Minnesota $68,180Oregon $63,310Rhode Island $63,060New York $62,760New Hampshire $62,080Iowa $61,110Massachusetts $60,950Maryland $60,530Ohio $60,280South Dakota $60,140Colorado $58,810Wyoming $58,080Maine $57,020Pennsylvania $56,010Montana $55,920Vermont $54,830Michigan $54,220Delaware $54,020Arizona $52,140West Virginia $51,230New Jersey $50,500Indiana $50,380Kansas $49,070Utah $48,860Louisiana $48,450Virginia $48,060North Carolina $47,820Texas $47,060South Carolina $46,950Florida $46,840Oklahoma $46,760Georgia $46,100New Mexico $45,880Nebraska $45,760Kentucky $45,660Arkansas $44,010Tennessee $42,510Alabama $41,880Mississippi $37,030
Working as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Nevada
Nationally, about 42,000 people work as Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Nevada pay ($51,400) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Nevada?
The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Nevada is $51,400 per year, or about $24.71 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,610 at the entry level to $79,140 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nevada pay compare to the national average?
Nevada pays Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators about 4% less than the national median of $53,340. Nevada ranks 30th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nevada a good state for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $51,400 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nevada?
The highest-paying occupations in Nevada include Dermatologist ($419,410), Radiologist ($386,210), Physician, Pathologists ($384,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.