How much does a paving make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $25.64 an hour or $4,445 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.64
- Average (mean)
- $59,000
- Jobs
- 41,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,230 | $18.38 | |
| 25th | $45,610 | $21.93 | |
| Median | $53,340 | $25.64 | |
| 75th | $64,720 | $31.12 | |
| 90th | $92,230 | $44.34 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Hawaii | $111,400 |
| District of Columbia | $91,280 |
| Washington | $90,530 |
| Alaska | $83,520 |
| California | $83,130 |
| Connecticut | $77,480 |
| Idaho | $73,210 |
| Illinois | $73,060 |
| Missouri | $69,400 |
| Wisconsin | $69,020 |
| Minnesota | $68,180 |
| Oregon | $63,310 |
| Rhode Island | $63,060 |
| New York | $62,760 |
| New Hampshire | $62,080 |
| Iowa | $61,110 |
| Massachusetts | $60,950 |
| Maryland | $60,530 |
| Ohio | $60,280 |
| South Dakota | $60,140 |
| Colorado | $58,810 |
| Wyoming | $58,080 |
| Maine | $57,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,010 |
| Montana | $55,920 |
| Vermont | $54,830 |
| Michigan | $54,220 |
| Delaware | $54,020 |
| Arizona | $52,140 |
| Nevada | $51,400 |
| West Virginia | $51,230 |
| New Jersey | $50,500 |
| Indiana | $50,380 |
| Kansas | $49,070 |
| Utah | $48,860 |
| Louisiana | $48,450 |
| Virginia | $48,060 |
| North Carolina | $47,820 |
| Texas | $47,060 |
| South Carolina | $46,950 |
| Florida | $46,840 |
| Oklahoma | $46,760 |
| Georgia | $46,100 |
| New Mexico | $45,880 |
| Nebraska | $45,760 |
| Kentucky | $45,660 |
| Arkansas | $44,010 |
| Tennessee | $42,510 |
| Alabama | $41,880 |
| Mississippi | $37,030 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $126,600 |
| Honolulu, HI | $111,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $104,500 |
| Seattle, WA | $96,590 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $95,510 |
| Madison, WI | $93,610 |
| Anchorage, AK | $84,190 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $83,370 |
| Rochester, MN | $82,730 |
| Chicago, IL | $80,340 |
| Appleton, WI | $78,260 |
| Hartford, CT | $77,480 |
| St. Louis, MO | $76,800 |
| Youngstown, OH | $74,950 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $74,760 |
In other countries
Paving belongs to the international group "Earthmoving and related plant operators".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
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- Carpenter$60,580
- Carpet Installer$50,340
- Floor Layer$56,460
- Floor Sander and Finisher$50,440
- Tile and Stone Setter$55,690
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$57,020
- Terrazzo Worker and Finisher$76,170
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paving make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $25.64 ($53,340 a year).
How much does a paving make a month?
About $4,445 a month before tax, based on a median of $53,340 a year.
How much does a paving make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,230 or less a year ($18.38 an hour); the top 10% make $92,230 or more.
Which state pays pavings the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $111,400 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($91,280) and Washington ($90,530).
Which city pays pavings the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $126,600 a year.
How many pavings are there in the United States?
About 41,820 people work as pavings.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.