Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Wyoming

$22,829 $74,087
10th pct Median: $43,074 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$22,829
25th Percentile$31,013
50th (Median)$43,074
75th Percentile$59,442
90th (Top Earners)$74,087
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Wyoming median salary of $43,074 for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators has the purchasing power of approximately $44,822 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Wyoming's lower cost of living (COL index: 96.1) 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 Wyoming?
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wyoming earn a median annual salary of $43,074 per year ($20.71/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $46,820.
Is Wyoming a good state for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators?
Wyoming pays slightly below the national average for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators. Cost of living in Wyoming is near the national average (COL index: 96.1).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wyoming?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 96.1 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $43,074 salary in Wyoming has the purchasing power of approximately $44,822 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Wyoming increase real purchasing power.
How does Wyoming 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 Wyoming

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $305,624
2 Radiologists $285,126
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $281,722
4 Neurologists $271,952
5 Surgeons, All Other $270,958
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $250,130
7 Psychiatrists $229,814
8 Physicians, Pathologists $224,406
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Wyoming

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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