Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #47 of 50 · TN
22.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,850 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $42,510
Employment 1,730
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,300P25 $37,770 Median $42,510P75 $51,740P90 $60,300
About 80% of paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operatorss in Tennessee earn between $36,300 and $60,300. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators salary in Tennessee is $45,850, about 22.3% below the U.S. average ($59,000). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $50,280 | $51,120 | 50 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $48,440 | $48,920 | 530 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $45,110 | $44,450 | 130 |
| Knoxville, TN | $40,540 | $45,820 | 270 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $39,120 | $45,520 | 200 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $38,510 | $43,760 | 90 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $37,440 | $39,870 | 60 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $37,440 | $42,520 | 70 |
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