How much does a paving make in California?
$83,130a year
Median yearly pay for pavings in California. That is $39.97 an hour or $6,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.97
- Vs. national median
- +56%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,980Median: $83,130Highest 10%: $130,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,980 | $27.39 | |
| 25th | $64,270 | $30.90 | |
| Median | $83,130 | $39.97 | |
| 75th | $126,600 | $60.88 | |
| 90th | $130,100 | $62.56 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $126,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $104,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $64,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pavings.
| 2. District of Columbia | $91,280 |
| 3. Washington | $90,530 |
| 4. Alaska | $83,520 |
| 5. California | $83,130 |
| 6. Connecticut | $77,480 |
| 7. Idaho | $73,210 |
| 8. Illinois | $73,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paving make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $39.97 ($83,130 a year).
Do pavings make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $83,130 against $53,340 nationally, 56% more.
Where does California rank for paving pay?
California ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays pavings the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $126,600 a year.
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.