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How much does a paving make in Raleigh?

$48,590a year

Median yearly pay for pavings in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $23.36 an hour or $4,049 a month.

Hourly
$23.36
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
93 of 156
Jobs in the area
440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,260Median: $48,590Highest 10%: $71,930
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,260$18.39
25th$45,910$22.07
Median$48,590$23.36
75th$59,520$28.62
90th$71,930$34.58

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for pavings.

Durham, NC$54,800
Asheville, NC$50,720
Greensboro, NC$49,920
Winston-Salem, NC$49,250
Charlotte, NC$48,190
Wilmington, NC$47,160
Virginia Beach, VA$46,320
Hickory, NC$44,760
Paving salary in North Carolina Paving salary in all states

Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,690
Construction and Building Inspector$67,840
Plumber$60,540
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$59,030
Electrician$56,800
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$51,110
Carpenter$50,820
Roofer$50,720
Sheet Metal Worker$50,570
Brickmason and Blockmason$49,920
Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a paving make an hour in Raleigh?

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $23.36 ($48,590 a year).

Do pavings make more in Raleigh than the national average?

No: $48,590 against $53,340 nationally, 9% less.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $47,820, so Raleigh pays 2% more.

Where does Raleigh rank for paving pay?

93 of 156 metro areas with data.

How much does a paving make starting out in Raleigh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,930 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.