The median annual wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Colorado is $53,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,700.
Pay spans roughly $40,330 at the 10th percentile to $70,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.69 per hour. An estimated 1,260 people work as paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators in Colorado.
| Median (annual) | $53,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,700 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.69 |
| 10th percentile | $40,330 |
| 90th percentile | $70,730 |
| Employment | 1,260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.