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Asphalt paver operator salary
Average asphalt paver operator salary
$42,443
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Average asphalt paver operator salary by state
Highest paying states for asphalt paver operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $67,675 | $32.54 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $58,178 | $27.97 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $45,443 | $21.85 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $45,038 | $21.65 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $42,659 | $20.51 |
| 6 | Maine | $43,502 | $20.91 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $41,958 | $20.17 |
| 8 | Virginia | $46,555 | $22.38 |
| 9 | Arizona | $44,641 | $21.46 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $45,001 | $21.64 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $41,041 | $19.73 |
| 12 | California | $50,260 | $24.16 |
| 13 | Michigan | $41,965 | $20.18 |
| 14 | Ohio | $44,655 | $21.47 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $40,916 | $19.67 |
| 16 | New York | $45,087 | $21.68 |
| 17 | Alabama | $38,550 | $18.53 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $43,990 | $21.15 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $41,580 | $19.99 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $38,468 | $18.49 |
| 21 | Delaware | $43,948 | $21.13 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $38,307 | $18.42 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $39,086 | $18.79 |
| 24 | Idaho | $36,040 | $17.33 |
| 25 | Oregon | $38,936 | $18.72 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $37,228 | $17.90 |
| 27 | Nevada | $37,398 | $17.98 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $38,806 | $18.66 |
| 29 | Indiana | $38,490 | $18.50 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $33,428 | $16.07 |
| 31 | Vermont | $36,824 | $17.70 |
| 32 | Washington | $39,587 | $19.03 |
| 33 | Maryland | $42,320 | $20.35 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $34,163 | $16.42 |
| 35 | Utah | $35,276 | $16.96 |
| 36 | Illinois | $39,080 | $18.79 |
| 37 | Kansas | $34,047 | $16.37 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $35,644 | $17.14 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $35,215 | $16.93 |
| 40 | Colorado | $35,350 | $17.00 |
| 41 | Florida | $32,439 | $15.60 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $31,287 | $15.04 |
| 43 | Missouri | $35,000 | $16.83 |
| 44 | Montana | $30,244 | $14.54 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $33,160 | $15.94 |
| 46 | Georgia | $32,394 | $15.57 |
| 47 | Texas | $33,097 | $15.91 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $33,182 | $15.95 |
| 49 | Iowa | $31,316 | $15.06 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $29,086 | $13.98 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $31,266 | $15.03 |
Asphalt paver operator salary details
An asphalt paver operator's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $72,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an asphalt paver operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $72,000 | $6,000 | $35 |
| 75th Percentile | $56,000 | $4,667 | $27 |
| Average | $42,443 | $3,537 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying asphalt paver operator jobs
The highest paying types of asphalt paver operators are asphalt roller operator, traveling plant operator, and road grader.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | $37,928 | $3,161 | $18.23 | 159,077 |
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Asphalt paver operator salary trends
The average asphalt paver operator salary has risen by $6,407 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average asphalt paver operator earned $36,036 annually, but today, they earn $42,443 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for asphalt paver operators over the last decade.
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Average asphalt paver operator salary over time
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Asphalt paver operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $42,400 | $20.41 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $41,000 | $19.71 | +0.9% |
| 2024 | $40,600 | $19.54 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $40,000 | $19.22 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | $39,800 | $19.14 | +1.8% |
Recently added asphalt paver operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Workforce Group | Asphalt Paver Operator | Tacoma, WA | 06/26/2025 | $65,741 |
| Levy | Asphalt Paver Screed Operator | Colorado Springs, CO | 06/24/2025 | $58,436 |
| Allan Myers | Asphalt Skid Steer Operator | Havre de Grace, MD | 06/21/2025 | $45,914 |
| Rogers Group Inc. | Experienced Asphalt Paver Operator | Huntsville, AL | 05/23/2025 | $54,262 |
| City of Rowlett | Asphalt Reclaimer Operator/MS3 | Rowlett, TX | 05/22/2025 | $45,100 |
| Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. | Asphalt Paver Operator | Ocala, FL | 05/17/2025 | $43,827 |
| Allan Myers | Asphalt Skid Steer Operator | Bel Air South, MD | 05/04/2025 | $45,914 |
| BHI | Asphalt Paver Screed Operator | North Salt Lake, UT | 04/24/2025 | $52,175 |
| Clyde Companies | Asphalt Paver Operator | Taylor, AZ | 04/17/2025 | $52,175 |
| Aerotek | Asphalt Operator | Pittsburgh, PA | 03/29/2025 | $52,175 |
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