How much does a paving make in Portland?
$70,530a year
Median yearly pay for pavings in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $33.91 an hour or $5,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.91
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,780Median: $70,530Highest 10%: $113,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,780 | $28.26 | |
| 25th | $62,290 | $29.95 | |
| Median | $70,530 | $33.91 | |
| 75th | $93,460 | $44.93 | |
| 90th | $113,000 | $54.34 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for pavings.
| Bend, OR | $62,180 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $138,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $126,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $112,500 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $111,100 |
| Electrician | $105,100 |
| Plumber | $101,000 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $98,120 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $95,670 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $93,340 |
| Taper | $92,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paving make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $33.91 ($70,530 a year).
Do pavings make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $70,530 against $53,340 nationally, 32% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $63,310, so Portland pays 11% more.
Where does Portland rank for paving pay?
19 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a paving make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,000 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.