The median annual wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Louisiana is $44,720 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,570.
Pay spans roughly $33,930 at the 10th percentile to $51,110 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.50 per hour. An estimated 230 people work as paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators in Louisiana.
| Median (annual) | $44,720 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,570 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.50 |
| 10th percentile | $33,930 |
| 90th percentile | $51,110 |
| Employment | 230 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.