Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Hawaii$111,360
  2. 2District of Columbia$91,280
  3. 3Washington$90,530
  4. 4Alaska$83,520
  5. 5California$83,130
  6. 6Connecticut$77,480
  7. 7Idaho$73,210
  8. 8Illinois$73,060
  9. 9Missouri$69,400
  10. 10Wisconsin$69,020
  11. 11Minnesota$68,180
  12. 12Oregon$63,310
  13. 13Rhode Island$63,060
  14. 14New York$62,760
  15. 15New Hampshire$62,080