Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Nevada

Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $61,000 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($55,810), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators average at $57,210 and the median at $51,400. The U.S. average for this job is $59,000.

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$61,000
Las Vegas$55,810

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$61,000	$63,550	$47,660	$51,194	101
Las Vegas	$55,810	$51,400	$46,400	$47,023	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in other states

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary by city and state

More about pay in Nevada

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2071.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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