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How much does a paving make in Memphis?

$39,120a year

Median yearly pay for pavings in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $18.81 an hour or $3,260 a month.

Hourly
$18.81
Vs. national median
-27%
Rank among cities
147 of 156
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,230Median: $39,120Highest 10%: $60,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,230$18.38
25th$38,230$18.38
Median$39,120$18.81
75th$51,090$24.56
90th$60,600$29.13

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for pavings.

Clarksville, TN$50,280
Nashville, TN$48,440
Knoxville, TN$40,540
Chattanooga, TN$38,510
Johnson City, TN$35,710
Paving salary in Tennessee Paving salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,850
Brickmason and Blockmason$65,360
Earth Driller$61,710
Electrician$60,890
Sheet Metal Worker$60,780
Construction and Building Inspector$59,750
Plumber$58,690
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$56,780
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$53,870
Carpenter$50,620
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a paving make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $18.81 ($39,120 a year).

Do pavings make more in Memphis than the national average?

No: $39,120 against $53,340 nationally, 27% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $42,510, so Memphis pays 8% less.

Where does Memphis rank for paving pay?

147 of 156 metro areas with data.

How much does a paving make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,600 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.