As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Asphalt Plant Operator in Mississippi is $34,835, equivalent to $17 per hour, $670 weekly, or $2,903 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Asphalt Plant Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Asphalt Plant Operator in Mississippi vary widely, spanning from $29,074 to $41,377. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($31,820) and 75th percentile ($38,259), while top earners (90th percentile) make $41,377 per year. This $6,439 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Written Communication or Chemistry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Mississippi Asphalt Plant Operator often earn 10.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 63 companies. However, Mississippi currently ranks 51 nationwide for Asphalt Plant Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Asphalt Plant Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $29,074 MS September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $31,820 MS September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $34,835 MS September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $38,259 MS September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $41,377 MS September 01, 2026
25% $31,820 10% $29,074 90% $41,377 75% $38,259 $34,835 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Equipment operator (abbreviated as EO) is a United States Navy occupational rating. Equipment operators perform tasks involving deployment and operation of automotive, materials handling, weight lifting and construction equipment; direct and coordinate efforts of individuals and crews in execution of construction, earth‑moving, roadbuilding, quarrying, asphalt batching and paving, concrete batch plant operations, concrete paving and transit mixer operation assignments; maintain records and reports on mobile and stationary equipment and organize and supervise automotive and construction equip...

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Location Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $43,642 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $41,534 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $40,446 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $40,805 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $41,228 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $40,682 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $40,644 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $41,451 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $41,887 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $42,954 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Asphalt Plant Operator

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
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