How much does a paving make in Washington?
$58,800a year
Median yearly pay for pavings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $28.27 an hour or $4,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.27
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,880Median: $58,800Highest 10%: $72,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,880 | $22.06 | |
| 25th | $48,430 | $23.28 | |
| Median | $58,800 | $28.27 | |
| 75th | $62,980 | $30.28 | |
| 90th | $72,890 | $35.04 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for pavings.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paving make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $28.27 ($58,800 a year).
Do pavings make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $58,800 against $53,340 nationally, 10% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $91,280, so Washington pays 36% less.
Where does Washington rank for paving pay?
49 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a paving make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,890 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.