Black Top Spreader Machine Operator Career

*A job as a Black Top Spreader Machine Operator falls under the broader career category of Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for 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.


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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$55,170

Median Hourly Wage

$26.52*

Total Employed Nationally

43,080


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2024 wage data and 2023-2033 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.