How much does a paving make in Denver?

$59,620a year

Median yearly pay for pavings in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $28.66 an hour or $4,968 a month.

Hourly: $28.66
Vs. national median: +12%
Rank among cities: 46 of 156
Jobs in the area: 420

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $47,990Median: $59,620Highest 10%: $73,310

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$47,990	$23.07
25th	$53,070	$25.51
Median	$59,620	$28.66
75th	$60,740	$29.20
90th	$73,310	$35.25

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for pavings.

Greeley, CO	$64,050
Fort Collins, CO	$62,900
Colorado Springs, CO	$54,830

Paving salary in Colorado Paving salary in all states

Related jobs in Denver

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer	$123,400
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker	$83,400
Construction and Building Inspector	$82,020
Brickmason and Blockmason	$75,120
Explosives Worker	$70,200
Derrick Operator	$69,700
Service Unit Operator	$66,220
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator	$65,370
Carpenter	$64,910
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$64,260

Salaries for every job in Denver, CO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a paving make an hour in Denver?

The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $28.66 ($59,620 a year).

Do pavings make more in Denver than the national average?

Yes: $59,620 against $53,340 nationally, 12% more.

How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $58,810, so Denver pays 1% more.

Where does Denver rank for paving pay?

46 of 156 metro areas with data.

How much does a paving make starting out in Denver?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,310 or more.

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.