Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in California

Median Salary

$83,130

per year

Hourly Rate

$39.97

per hour

Employment

1,400

in California

vs. National Avg

+55.8%

National: $53,340

📊 Compared to the national median of $53,340, California pays 55.8% MORE for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$75,095

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

33%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$56,980

25th

$64,270

Median

$83,130

75th

$126,640

90th

$130,120

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).