Curb Machine Operator Career

*A job as a Curb 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

$58,660

Median Hourly Wage

$28.20*

Total Employed Nationally

45,680


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.