Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Washington

Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $98,470 a year) and the least in Yakima ($73,300), across the 2 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators average at $90,790 and the median at $90,530 for 530 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,000.

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

Seattle$98,470
Yakima$73,300

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$98,470	$96,590	$77,540	$78,104	111
Yakima	$73,300	$63,160	$59,480	$60,397	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. 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 Washington

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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