Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Utah

$24,070 $78,114
10th pct Median: $45,415 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$24,070
25th Percentile$32,699
50th (Median)$45,415
75th Percentile$62,673
90th (Top Earners)$78,114
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Utah median salary of $45,415 for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators has the purchasing power of approximately $42,129 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Utah's higher cost of living (COL index: 107.8) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-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 Utah?
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Utah earn a median annual salary of $45,415 per year ($21.83/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $46,820.
Is Utah a good state for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators?
Utah pays slightly below the national average for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators. Cost of living in Utah is higher average (COL index: 107.8).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Utah?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 107.8 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $45,415 salary in Utah has the purchasing power of approximately $42,129 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Utah reduce real purchasing power.
How does Utah 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 Utah

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $322,234
2 Radiologists $300,622
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $297,033
4 Neurologists $286,732
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $263,724
6 Psychiatrists $242,304
7 Physicians, Pathologists $236,602
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $236,040
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Utah

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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