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Job outlook for paving machine operators in the United States
Are paving machine operator jobs in demand?
Yes, paving machine operator jobs are in demand. Paving machine operator demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Paving machine operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of paving machine operator jobs and the average paving machine operator salary over time.
Paving machine operator jobs over time
Paving machine operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,497 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,510 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,551 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,584 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,686 | 0.00% |
Average paving machine operator salary over time
Paving machine operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,563 | $19.98 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $40,152 | $19.30 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | $39,802 | $19.14 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $39,142 | $18.82 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | $38,992 | $18.75 | +1.8% |
Paving machine operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of paving machine operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where paving machine operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for paving machine operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,222 | 18% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 110 | 16% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 903 | 15% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 105 | 14% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 142 | 13% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 136 | 10% |
| 7 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 786 | 9% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 445 | 8% |
| 9 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 92 | 6% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 327 | 5% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 305 | 5% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 149 | 5% |
| 13 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 480 | 4% |
| 14 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 474 | 4% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 428 | 4% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 387 | 4% |
| 17 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 255 | 4% |
| 18 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 160 | 4% |
| 19 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 112 | 4% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 37 | 4% |
Most common cities for paving machine operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $34,616 |
| 2 | Waukesha | 1 | 1% | $44,219 |
| 3 | Irving | 1 | 0% | $32,654 |
| 4 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $34,776 |
| 5 | Milwaukee | 1 | 0% | $44,331 |
| 6 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $34,608 |