How much does a paving make in Illinois?
$73,060a year
Median yearly pay for pavings in Illinois. That is $35.13 an hour or $6,088 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.13
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,800Median: $73,060Highest 10%: $102,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| 25th | $56,000 | $26.92 | |
| Median | $73,060 | $35.13 | |
| 75th | $102,200 | $49.15 | |
| 90th | $102,700 | $49.38 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $80,340 |
| St. Louis, MO | $76,800 |
| Springfield, IL | $71,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pavings.
| 5. California | $83,130 |
| 6. Connecticut | $77,480 |
| 7. Idaho | $73,210 |
| 8. Illinois | $73,060 |
| 9. Missouri | $69,400 |
| 10. Wisconsin | $69,020 |
| 11. Minnesota | $68,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paving make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $35.13 ($73,060 a year).
Do pavings make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $73,060 against $53,340 nationally, 37% more.
Where does Illinois rank for paving pay?
Illinois ranks 8 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays pavings the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $80,340 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.