The median annual wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Michigan is $54,690 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,770.
Pay spans roughly $45,960 at the 10th percentile to $74,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.29 per hour. An estimated 2,160 people work as paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators in Michigan.
| Median (annual) | $54,690 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,770 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.29 |
| 10th percentile | $45,960 |
| 90th percentile | $74,800 |
| Employment | 2,160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.