Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Louisiana

$21,837 $70,867
10th pct Median: $41,202 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$21,837
25th Percentile$29,665
50th (Median)$41,202
75th Percentile$56,859
90th (Top Earners)$70,867
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Louisiana median salary of $41,202 for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators has the purchasing power of approximately $44,303 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Louisiana's lower cost of living (COL index: 93) 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 Louisiana?
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Louisiana earn a median annual salary of $41,202 per year ($19.81/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $46,820.
Is Louisiana a good state for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators?
Louisiana pays slightly below the national average for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators. Cost of living in Louisiana is lower average (COL index: 93).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Louisiana?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 93 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $41,202 salary in Louisiana has the purchasing power of approximately $44,303 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Louisiana increase real purchasing power.
How does Louisiana 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 Louisiana

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $292,336
2 Radiologists $272,730
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $269,474
4 Neurologists $260,128
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,254
6 Psychiatrists $219,822
7 Physicians, Pathologists $214,650
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $214,139
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Louisiana

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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