Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Georgia

Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators in Georgia earn the most in Atlanta (average $48,370 a year) and the least in Savannah ($46,060), across the 2 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators average at $47,540 and the median at $46,100 for 1,270 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,000.

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

Atlanta$48,370
Savannah$46,060

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlanta	$48,370	$46,120	$41,670	$39,380	100
Savannah	$46,060	$43,790	$37,280	$37,639	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Georgia

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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