Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Montana

Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $57,870 a year) and the least in Billings ($52,440), across the 2 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators average at $58,300 and the median at $55,920 for 260 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,000.

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

Bozeman$57,870
Billings$52,440

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$57,870	$50,650	$39,540	$46,715	103
Billings	$52,440	$48,890	$36,510	$42,608	94

*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 Montana

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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