Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Operate equipment used for applying concrete, asphalt, or other materials to road beds, parking lots, or airport runways and taxiways or for tamping gravel, dirt, or other materials. Includes concrete and asphalt paving machine operators, form tampers, tamping machine operators, and stone spreader operators.
- O*NET-SOC code
47-2071.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$53,340
Employment, U.S.41,820
Median hourly wage$25.64
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38,230 | $45,610 | $53,340 | $64,720 | $92,230 |
By state (50)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 700 | $41,880 | 1.23 |
| Alaska | 80 | $83,520 | 0.88 |
| Arizona | 170 | $52,140 | 0.19 |
| Arkansas | 490 | $44,010 | 1.38 |
| California | 1,400 | $83,130 | 0.29 |
| Colorado | 920 | $58,810 | 1.19 |
| Connecticut | $77,480 | ||
| Delaware | 150 | $54,020 | 1.17 |
| District of Columbia | 70 | $91,280 | 0.36 |
| Florida | 2,740 | $46,840 | 1.03 |
| Georgia | 1,270 | $46,100 | 0.97 |
| Hawaii | $111,360 | ||
| Idaho | 130 | $73,210 | 0.56 |
| Illinois | 950 | $73,060 | 0.58 |
| Indiana | 910 | $50,380 | 1.05 |
| Iowa | $61,110 | ||
| Kansas | 540 | $49,070 | 1.40 |
| Kentucky | 110 | $45,660 | 0.21 |
| Louisiana | 350 | $48,450 | 0.67 |
| Maine | 250 | $57,020 | 1.43 |
| Maryland | 750 | $60,530 | 1.01 |
| Massachusetts | 560 | $60,950 | 0.57 |
| Michigan | 1,720 | $54,220 | 1.45 |
| Minnesota | 830 | $68,180 | 1.04 |
| Mississippi | 470 | $37,030 | 1.51 |
| Missouri | 1,560 | $69,400 | 1.98 |
| Montana | 260 | $55,920 | 1.87 |
| Nebraska | 390 | $45,760 | 1.43 |
| Nevada | $51,400 | ||
| New Hampshire | 260 | $62,080 | 1.40 |
| New Jersey | 840 | $50,500 | 0.73 |
| New Mexico | 990 | $45,880 | 4.23 |
| New York | 4,530 | $62,760 | 1.74 |
| North Carolina | 1,940 | $47,820 | 1.46 |
| Ohio | 2,370 | $60,280 | 1.59 |
| Oklahoma | 550 | $46,760 | 1.19 |
| Oregon | 520 | $63,310 | 0.98 |
| Pennsylvania | 520 | $56,010 | 0.32 |
| Rhode Island | 160 | $63,060 | 1.16 |
| South Carolina | 630 | $46,950 | 1.01 |
| South Dakota | 130 | $60,140 | 1.03 |
| Tennessee | 1,730 | $42,510 | 1.96 |
| Texas | 3,940 | $47,060 | 1.04 |
| Utah | 410 | $48,860 | 0.88 |
| Vermont | 70 | $54,830 | 0.83 |
| Virginia | 1,660 | $48,060 | 1.50 |
| Washington | 530 | $90,530 | 0.55 |
| West Virginia | 210 | $51,230 | 1.10 |
| Wisconsin | 960 | $69,020 | 1.22 |
| Wyoming | 160 | $58,080 | 2.08 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pile Driver Operators | 1-2 | 0.965 |
| 2 | Pipelayers | 1-2 | 0.954 |
| 3 | Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | 1-2 | 0.952 |
| 4 | Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | 1-2 | 0.952 |
| 5 | Construction Laborers | 1-2 | 0.951 |
| 6 | Helpers--Extraction Workers | 1-2 | 0.951 |
| 7 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 1-2 | 0.950 |
| 8 | Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas | 1-2 | 0.950 |
| 9 | Crane and Tower Operators | 3 | 0.948 |
| 10 | Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers | 1-2 | 0.947 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | Time Management | 0.76 | 0.944 |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operators | Operations Monitoring | 0.76 | 0.943 |
| Riggers | Time Management | 0.76 | 0.934 |
| Roof Bolters, Mining | Time Management | 0.88 | 0.932 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | Time Management | 0.76 | 0.931 |
| Hoist and Winch Operators | Management of Personnel Resources | 0.88 | 0.930 |
| Glaziers | Reading Comprehension | 0.76 | 0.929 |
| Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators | Time Management | 0.76 | 0.927 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | Instructing | 1.00 | 0.925 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators, excluding software Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | 9 of 20 | 1.7x |
| Global positioning system GPS software | 3 of 20 | 4.1x |
| Web browser software | 3 of 20 | 0.3x |
| Microsoft Word | 13 of 20 | 0.8x |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | 7 of 20 | 0.5x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 3.62 | 3.12 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 3.38 | 3.12 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.25 | 2.88 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.50 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.25 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.12 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 1.75 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.88 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.75 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.62 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.62 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 3.65 | 5.55 |
| Mechanical | 3.26 | 3.81 |
| Mathematics | 2.77 | 2.81 |
| Physics | 2.74 | 3.03 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.74 | 2.74 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.73 | 2.93 |
| Chemistry | 2.49 | 2.62 |
| Design | 2.43 | 2.75 |
| Administration and Management | 2.43 | 2.33 |
| Law and Government | 2.41 | 2.26 |
| English Language | 2.37 | 2.17 |
| Education and Training | 2.27 | 2.05 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.26 | 2.91 |
| Geography | 2.20 | 2.06 |
| Production and Processing | 2.18 | 1.87 |
| Transportation | 2.06 | 1.95 |
| Psychology | 1.93 | 1.95 |
| Computers and Electronics | 1.91 | not rated |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 1.85 | 1.75 |
| Communications and Media | 1.82 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.77 | not rated |
| Foreign Language | 1.73 | not rated |
| Administrative | 1.69 | not rated |
| Sales and Marketing | 1.67 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.67 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.63 | not rated |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.55 | not rated |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.54 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.54 | not rated |
| Telecommunications | 1.54 | not rated |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.49 | 1.03 |
| Food Production | 1.40 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.40 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Control Precision | 3.75 | 3.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.62 | 2.88 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.38 | 4.00 |
| Reaction Time | 3.25 | 3.50 |
| Rate Control | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Static Strength | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Far Vision | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Response Orientation | 3.00 | 3.25 |
| Depth Perception | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Extent Flexibility | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Information Ordering | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Oral Expression | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Selective Attention | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Visualization | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Finger Dexterity | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Near Vision | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Time Sharing | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.88 | 2.50 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Stamina | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Category Flexibility | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.62 | 2.88 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Peripheral Vision | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 2.12 | 2.38 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Number Facility | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Memorization | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Originality | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Written Expression | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Sound Localization | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.88 | 1.25 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 1.75 | 1.50 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Night Vision | 1.75 | 1.00 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D hot
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Database software
- Email software
- HCSS HeavyBid
- Time report software
- Warehouse management system WMS
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MO | 150 | 7.09 | $60,850 |
| Las Cruces, NM | 100 | 4.69 | $45,450 |
| Roanoke, VA | 160 | 3.85 | $47,620 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | 150 | 3.77 | $47,040 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 100 | 3.38 | $37,340 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 160 | 3.02 | $39,360 |
| Knoxville, TN | 270 | 2.38 | $40,540 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 260 | 2.36 | $45,550 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 440 | 2.18 | $48,590 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | 140 | 2.00 | $57,140 |