Paver operator vs asphalt raker

The differences between paver operators and asphalt rakers 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 raker. Additionally, a paver operator has an average salary of $42,531, which is higher than the $30,608 average annual salary of an asphalt raker.

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

Paver operator vs asphalt raker overview

	Paver Operator	Asphalt Raker
Yearly salary	$42,531	$30,608
Hourly rate	$20.45	$14.72
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	34,683	430
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 83%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	2	2

Paver operator vs asphalt raker salary

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

	Paver Operator	Asphalt Raker
Average salary	$42,531	$30,608
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $56,000	Between $23,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between paver operator and asphalt raker education

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

	Paver Operator	Asphalt Raker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 83%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Paver operator vs asphalt raker demographics

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

	Paver Operator	Asphalt Raker
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 98.5% Female, 1.5%	Male, 97.7% Female, 2.3%
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 raker 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 raker example responsibilities.

Work as part of the paving crew primarily raking asphalt, shoveling excess asphalt and sweeping up debris
Finish surface by smoothing and tampering asphalt material to the proper grade and thickness to properly adhere material to road surface.
Conduct leaf control and clean up in bunkers, fairways, greens, etc.

Paver operator vs asphalt raker skills

Common paver operator skills

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

Common asphalt raker skills

Asphalt, 85%
Traffic Control, 14%
Jack Hammers, 1%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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