How much does a paving make in Jackson?
$46,430a year
Median yearly pay for pavings in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $22.32 an hour or $3,869 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.32
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,460Median: $46,430Highest 10%: $57,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,460 | $16.09 | |
| 25th | $38,080 | $18.31 | |
| Median | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| 75th | $52,880 | $25.42 | |
| 90th | $57,450 | $27.62 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for pavings.
| Gulfport, MS | $45,260 |
| Memphis, TN | $39,120 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $71,810 |
| Earth Driller | $62,620 |
| Roustabout | $60,410 |
| Plumber | $57,160 |
| Electrician | $52,310 |
| Service Unit Operator | $51,860 |
| Insulation Worker | $50,180 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator | $50,030 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $49,620 |
| Carpenter | $49,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paving make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $22.32 ($46,430 a year).
Do pavings make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $46,430 against $53,340 nationally, 13% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $37,030, so Jackson pays 25% more.
Where does Jackson rank for paving pay?
120 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a paving make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,450 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.