Paver Operator

Paver Operator Salary

$11K

$51.5K

$102K

$59,111

/year

$28.42

/hour

Paver Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$59,111

Columbus

Ohio

$57,095

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    How much does a Paver Operator make?

    As of Aug 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Paver Operator in the United States is $59,111 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $28.42 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,136/week or $4,925/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $102,000 and as low as $11,000, the majority of Paver Operator salaries currently range between $50,000 (25th percentile) to $60,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $88,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Paver Operator varies greatly (by as much as 10000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Paver Operator in your area makes on average $57,095 per year, or $2,016 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $59,111. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Paver Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Paver Operator 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 Paver Operator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Paver Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Seattle, WA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $12,098 (20.5%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $13,266 (22.4%) above the $59,111 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Berkeley, CA, and Daly City, CA, , 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 a Paver Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley, CA

    $72,377

    $34.80

    Seattle, WA

    $71,880

    $34.56

    Sitka, AK

    $71,209

    $34.24

    Blythe, CA

    $69,755

    $33.54

    Mountain View, CA

    $69,732

    $33.52

    San Francisco, CA

    $69,643

    $33.48

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $69,375

    $33.35

    San Jose, CA

    $69,215

    $33.28

    Santa Clara, CA

    $68,883

    $33.12

    Daly City, CA

    $68,491

    $32.93

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Paver Operator Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Paver Operator category.

    For example Teen Owner Operator Truck Driver jobs pay as much as $151,452 (256.2%) more than the average Paver Operator salary of $59,111. If you're qualified, finding work as a Teen Owner Operator Truck Driver may help you make more money than that of the average Paver Operator position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Teen Owner Operator Truck Driver

    $210,563

    $101.23

    Seasonal Owner Operator Truck Driver

    $210,422

    $101.16

    Contract Carrier

    $75,585

    $36.34

    Efs

    $51,319

    $24.67

    Wheel Loader Operator

    $39,474

    $18.98

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Paver Operator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $59,111 per year or $28.42 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.