The median annual wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in South Dakota is $57,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,130.
Pay spans roughly $47,990 at the 10th percentile to $72,790 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.70 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $57,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.70 |
| 10th percentile | $47,990 |
| 90th percentile | $72,790 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.