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How much does a paving make in San Diego?

$64,870a year

Median yearly pay for pavings in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $31.19 an hour or $5,406 a month.

Hourly
$31.19
Vs. national median
+22%
Rank among cities
24 of 156
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,830Median: $64,870Highest 10%: $108,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,830$23.48
25th$59,450$28.58
Median$64,870$31.19
75th$92,040$44.25
90th$108,500$52.18

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for pavings.

Riverside, CA$126,600
San Francisco, CA$104,500
Paving salary in California Paving salary in all states

Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$140,300
Insulation Worker$112,300
Construction and Building Inspector$98,580
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$95,850
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$83,670
Sheet Metal Worker$80,080
Taper$76,720
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$76,400
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$76,290
Electrician$76,160
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a paving make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $31.19 ($64,870 a year).

Do pavings make more in San Diego than the national average?

Yes: $64,870 against $53,340 nationally, 22% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $83,130, so San Diego pays 22% less.

Where does San Diego rank for paving pay?

24 of 156 metro areas with data.

How much does a paving make starting out in San Diego?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,500 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.