Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Kentucky

$22,085 $71,672
10th pct Median: $41,670 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$22,085
25th Percentile$30,002
50th (Median)$41,670
75th Percentile$57,505
90th (Top Earners)$71,672
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Kentucky median salary of $41,670 for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators has the purchasing power of approximately $46,044 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Kentucky's lower cost of living (COL index: 90.5) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Kentucky?
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kentucky earn a median annual salary of $41,670 per year ($20.03/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $46,820.
Is Kentucky a good state for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators?
Kentucky pays slightly below the national average for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators. Cost of living in Kentucky is lower average (COL index: 90.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kentucky?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 90.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $41,670 salary in Kentucky has the purchasing power of approximately $46,044 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Kentucky increase real purchasing power.
How does Kentucky compare to neighboring states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Kentucky

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $295,658
2 Radiologists $275,829
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $272,536
4 Surgeons, All Other $262,123
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $241,973
6 Psychiatrists $222,320
7 Physicians, Pathologists $217,089
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $216,573
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Kentucky

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the construction trades sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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