Paver operator vs asphalt paver

The differences between paver operators and asphalt pavers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a paver operator and an asphalt paver. Additionally, a paver operator has an average salary of $42,531, which is higher than the $31,090 average annual salary of an asphalt paver.

The top three skills for a paver operator include asphalt, highway construction and loaders. The most important skills for an asphalt paver are asphalt, , and .

Paver operator vs asphalt paver overview

	Paver Operator	Asphalt Paver
Yearly salary	$42,531	$31,090
Hourly rate	$20.45	$14.95
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	34,683	476
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 30%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	2	2

Paver operator vs asphalt paver salary

Paver operators and asphalt pavers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Paver Operator	Asphalt Paver
Average salary	$42,531	$31,090
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $56,000	Between $22,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between paver operator and asphalt paver education

There are a few differences between a paver operator and an asphalt paver in terms of educational background:

	Paver Operator	Asphalt Paver
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 30%
Most common major	Business	Drafting And Design
Most common college	-	-

Paver operator vs asphalt paver demographics

Here are the differences between paver operators' and asphalt pavers' demographics:

	Paver Operator	Asphalt Paver
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 98.5% Female, 1.5%	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.8% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 0.9% White, 74.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%	Black or African American, 5.8% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 0.9% White, 74.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between paver operator and asphalt paver duties and responsibilities

Paver operator example responsibilities.

Receive MSHA training and implement safety procedures daily.
Crane operator, Bidwell paving machine operator and setup.
Help to ensure EPA and OSHA standards and procedures are followed.
Install dies, cutters, and extensions to screeds onto machines, using hand tools.
Train to operate equipment in a safe and effective manner in accordance to MSHA regulations.
Start engine and control paving machine to push dump truck and maintain constant flow of asphalt into hopper.

Asphalt paver example responsibilities.

Operate asphalt spreaders, steamrollers, tamping equipment, bobcats, bucket trucks, and other machinery.
Load and move material using various types of trucks, power cranes, shovels, graders, or relate equipment.
Operate and maintain a forklift, bobcat, backhoe/front-end loader and grader in a safe and efficient manner.

Paver operator vs asphalt paver skills

Common paver operator skills

Asphalt, 51%
Highway Construction, 9%
Loaders, 8%
OSHA, 7%
Construction Sites, 6%
Safety Standards, 4%

Common asphalt paver skills

Asphalt, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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