Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Oklahoma

$21,588 $70,061
10th pct Median: $40,733 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$21,588
25th Percentile$29,328
50th (Median)$40,733
75th Percentile$56,212
90th (Top Earners)$70,061
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Oklahoma median salary of $40,733 for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators has the purchasing power of approximately $45,059 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Oklahoma's lower cost of living (COL index: 90.4) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Oklahoma?
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oklahoma earn a median annual salary of $40,733 per year ($19.58/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $46,820.
Is Oklahoma a good state for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators?
Oklahoma pays slightly below the national average for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators. Cost of living in Oklahoma is lower average (COL index: 90.4).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oklahoma?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 90.4 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $40,733 salary in Oklahoma has the purchasing power of approximately $45,059 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Oklahoma increase real purchasing power.
How does Oklahoma compare to neighboring states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Oklahoma

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $289,014
2 Radiologists $269,630
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $266,411
4 Neurologists $257,172
5 Surgeons, All Other $256,232
6 Psychiatrists $217,324
7 Physicians, Pathologists $212,210
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $211,706
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Oklahoma

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the construction trades sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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