How much does a paving make in North Carolina?
$47,820a year
Median yearly pay for pavings in North Carolina. That is $22.99 an hour or $3,985 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.99
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,860Median: $47,820Highest 10%: $61,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,860 | $18.20 | |
| 25th | $40,630 | $19.53 | |
| Median | $47,820 | $22.99 | |
| 75th | $53,890 | $25.91 | |
| 90th | $61,310 | $29.48 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $54,800 |
| Asheville, NC | $50,720 |
| Greensboro, NC | $49,920 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $49,250 |
| Raleigh, NC | $48,590 |
| Charlotte, NC | $48,190 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $47,820 |
| Wilmington, NC | $47,160 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $46,320 |
| Hickory, NC | $44,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pavings.
| 35. Utah | $48,860 |
| 36. Louisiana | $48,450 |
| 37. Virginia | $48,060 |
| 38. North Carolina | $47,820 |
| 39. Texas | $47,060 |
| 40. South Carolina | $46,950 |
| 41. Florida | $46,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paving make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $22.99 ($47,820 a year).
Do pavings make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $47,820 against $53,340 nationally, 10% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for paving pay?
North Carolina ranks 38 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays pavings the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $54,800 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.