How much does a paving make in Houston?
$46,790a year
Median yearly pay for pavings in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $22.50 an hour or $3,899 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.50
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 117 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,900Median: $46,790Highest 10%: $60,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,900 | $18.70 | |
| 25th | $44,300 | $21.30 | |
| Median | $46,790 | $22.50 | |
| 75th | $57,000 | $27.40 | |
| 90th | $60,640 | $29.15 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for pavings.
| Beaumont, TX | $54,130 |
| Dallas, TX | $49,740 |
| Odessa, TX | $49,700 |
| Austin, TX | $48,720 |
| San Antonio, TX | $46,960 |
| Waco, TX | $45,230 |
| College Station, TX | $43,450 |
| McAllen, TX | $42,700 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $39,360 |
| El Paso, TX | $39,340 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paving make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $22.50 ($46,790 a year).
Do pavings make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $46,790 against $53,340 nationally, 12% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $47,060, so Houston pays 1% less.
Where does Houston rank for paving pay?
117 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a paving make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,640 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.