What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Asphalt Raker?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Asphalt Raker jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.1% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $62,889 $5,240 $1,209 $30.24 Berkeley, CA $62,075 $5,172 $1,193 $29.84 Sitka, AK $61,073 $5,089 $1,174 $29.36 San Francisco, CA $59,729 $4,977 $1,148 $28.72 Santa Clara, CA $59,540 $4,961 $1,145 $28.62 Sunnyvale, CA $59,500 $4,958 $1,144 $28.61 Livermore, CA $59,466 $4,955 $1,143 $28.59 San Jose, CA $59,364 $4,947 $1,141 $28.54 Daly City, CA $58,742 $4,895 $1,129 $28.24 Maple Valley, WA $58,649 $4,887 $1,127 $28.20

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Q: How much does an Asphalt Raker make?

The average annual pay for an asphalt raker in the United States is $50,696 a year — that works out to approximately $24.37 an hour. The middle 80% of Asphalt Rakers earn between $30,000 (10th percentile) and $81,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Asphalt Raker Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Asphalt Raker in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Asphalt Inspector at $4,243 (8.4%) above Asphalt Raker. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Asphalt Inspector $54,939 $4,578 $1,056 $26.41 Screed Operator $54,443 $4,536 $1,046 $26.17 Asphalt Roller Operator $45,992 $3,832 $884 $22.11 Mobile Equipment Operator $44,923 $3,743 $863 $21.60 Apac Customer Services $39,098 $3,258 $751 $18.80

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Asphalt Raker Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$50,696

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Ohio

$48,968

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How much does an Asphalt Raker make?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average annual pay for an Asphalt Raker in the United States is $50,696 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $24.37 an hour. This is the equivalent of $974/week or $4,224/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $97,000 and as low as $21,000, the majority of Asphalt Raker salaries currently range between $39,000 (25th percentile) to $57,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $81,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Asphalt Raker varies greatly (by as much as 18500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Asphalt Raker in your area makes on average $48,968 per year, or $1,728 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $50,696. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Asphalt Raker salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Asphalt Raker jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Asphalt Raker Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Asphalt Raker job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $10,377 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $12,193 (24.1%) above the $50,696 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Asphalt Raker appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Nome, AK, and Maple Valley, WA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Asphalt Raker role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$62,889	$5,240	$1,209	$30.24
Berkeley, CA	$62,075	$5,172	$1,193	$29.84
Sitka, AK	$61,073	$5,089	$1,174	$29.36
San Francisco, CA	$59,729	$4,977	$1,148	$28.72
Santa Clara, CA	$59,540	$4,961	$1,145	$28.62
Sunnyvale, CA	$59,500	$4,958	$1,144	$28.61
Livermore, CA	$59,466	$4,955	$1,143	$28.59
San Jose, CA	$59,364	$4,947	$1,141	$28.54
Daly City, CA	$58,742	$4,895	$1,129	$28.24
Maple Valley, WA	$58,649	$4,887	$1,127	$28.20

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Asphalt Raker Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Asphalt Raker category.

For example Asphalt Inspector jobs pay as much as $4,243 (8.4%) more than the average Asphalt Raker salary of $50,696. If you're qualified, finding work as an Asphalt Inspector may help you make more money than that of the average Asphalt Raker position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Asphalt Inspector	$54,939	$4,578	$1,056	$26.41
Screed Operator	$54,443	$4,536	$1,046	$26.17
Asphalt Roller Operator	$45,992	$3,832	$884	$22.11
Mobile Equipment Operator	$44,923	$3,743	$863	$21.60
Apac Customer Services	$39,098	$3,258	$751	$18.80

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Infographic detailing Asphalt Raker salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $50,696 per year or $24.37 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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