Screed Operator

Screed Operator Salary

$25K

$51K

$93.5K

$54,443

/year

$26.17

/hour

Screed Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$54,443

Columbus

Ohio

$52,587

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    How much does a Screed Operator make?

    As of Aug 20, 2026, the average annual pay for a Screed Operator in the United States is $54,443 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.17 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,046/week or $4,536/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $93,500 and as low as $25,000, the majority of Screed Operator salaries currently range between $40,000 (25th percentile) to $65,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $75,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Screed Operator varies greatly (by as much as 25000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Screed Operator in your area makes on average $52,587 per year, or $1,856 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $54,443. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Screed Operator salaries.

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

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Screed Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Sitka, AK, and Blythe, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Blythe, CA, beats the national average by $9,805 (18.0%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $13,094 (24.1%) above the $54,443 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Screed Operator 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 Benicia, 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 Screed Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $67,537

    $32.47

    Sitka, AK

    $65,587

    $31.53

    Blythe, CA

    $64,248

    $30.89

    San Francisco, CA

    $64,144

    $30.84

    Santa Clara, CA

    $63,940

    $30.74

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $63,897

    $30.72

    Livermore, CA

    $63,861

    $30.70

    San Jose, CA

    $63,807

    $30.68

    Waimea, HI

    $63,499

    $30.53

    Benicia, CA

    $63,440

    $30.50

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

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Screed Operator job category, we found that Blade Operator jobs have average salaries similar than Screed Operator jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Blade Operator

    $53,016

    $25.49

    Asphalt Screed Operator

    $50,434

    $24.25

    Apprentice Bricklayer

    $47,308

    $22.74

    Road Construction Flaggers

    $45,243

    $21.75

    Skid Steer Loader

    $36,404

    $17.50

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Screed Operator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $54,443 per year or $26.17 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.