What are the main factors that influence a Paving Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Paving Operator?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Paving Operator roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Paving Operator's salary?

A Paving Operator's salary grows with experience: a Heavy Equipment Operator I (0-1 years)earns $48,002, a Heavy Equipment Operator II (1-3 years)earns $54,168, a Heavy Equipment Operator III (3-5 years)earns $61,966, a Paving Operator (5-7 years)earns $82,170,

What are the highest paying states for a Paving Operator?

Paving Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Paving Operator roles are District of Columbia $84,825, California $84,504, Massachusetts $83,377. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Paving Operator roles make?

Salaries for Paving Operator level roles vary by specialization: Paving Superintendent: $115,587; Paving Foreman: $103,521; Paving Estimator: $87,707; Asphalt Paving Operator: $80,508; Paving Inspector: $62,970.

Paving Operator Salary in Washington

How much does a Paving Operator make in Washington?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Paving Operator in Washington is $83,071 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Paving Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,484
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,414 to $95,326
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,532

10% $66,532

50% (Median) $83,071

90% $106,484

Paving Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,326	$7,944	$1,833	$46
Average	$83,071	$6,923	$1,598	$40
25th Percentile	$74,414	$6,201	$1,431	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Paving Operator Salaries

A Paving Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Paving Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Paving Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $84,825.
California: $84,504.
Massachusetts: $83,377.

District of Columbia $84,825 California $84,504 Massachusetts $83,377 Washington $83,071 New Jersey $83,040 Alaska $82,933 Connecticut $81,876 New York $81,447

Hawaii $80,075 Rhode Island $79,432 Maryland $78,995 Minnesota $78,398 Colorado $78,168 Illinois $78,091 Oregon $77,800 Delaware $77,586

New Hampshire $77,451 Virginia $77,149 Pennsylvania $76,268 Nevada $75,823 North Dakota $75,678 Michigan $75,448 Wisconsin $75,364 Vermont $75,195

Texas $74,728 Maine $74,697 Arizona $74,651 Ohio $74,598 Georgia $73,893 Indiana $73,540 Wyoming $73,471 Utah $73,364

Iowa $73,318 Kansas $72,951 Louisiana $72,843 North Carolina $72,805 Missouri $72,790 Florida $72,491 Montana $72,330 Nebraska $72,177

Kentucky $72,092 South Carolina $71,786 Tennessee $71,594 Idaho $71,518 New Mexico $70,959 Oklahoma $70,836 Alabama $70,384 South Dakota $69,626

Arkansas $69,212 West Virginia $68,990 Mississippi $68,323

Top Paying Cities for Paving Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Auburn: $82,969
Federal Way: $82,933
Bellevue: $84,638

Auburn, WA $82,969

Federal Way, WA $82,933

Bellevue, WA $84,638

Black Diamond, WA $82,526

Bothell, WA $84,237

Burton, WA $83,086

Carnation, WA $82,992

Duvall, WA $83,266

Edmonds, WA $83,972

Enumclaw, WA $81,320

Fall City, WA $83,363

Hobart, WA $83,043

Issaquah, WA $83,653

Kenmore, WA $84,412

Kent, WA $83,042

Kirkland, WA $84,584

Lynnwood, WA $83,801

Maple Valley, WA $82,970

Medina, WA $84,662

Mercer Island, WA $84,632

Mountlake Terrace, WA $84,027

North Bend, WA $82,162

Pacific, WA $82,922

Preston, WA $83,493

Ravensdale, WA $82,306

Redmond, WA $84,462

Redondo, WA $83,027

Renton, WA $83,938

Rollingbay, WA $83,636

Seahurst, WA $84,092

Snoqualmie, WA $82,786

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $80,341

Vashon, WA $83,145

Woodinville, WA $83,951

Sammamish, WA $84,173

Mill Creek, WA $83,433

Seattle, WA $84,688

Bainbridge Island, WA $83,756

Everett, WA $83,515

Acme, WA $79,183

Anacortes, WA $79,929

Blakely Island, WA $79,381

Arlington, WA $82,344

Baring, WA $81,702

Bellingham, WA $79,080

Blaine, WA $78,915

Bow, WA $79,266

Burlington, WA $79,707

Clearlake, WA $80,156

Clinton, WA $83,273

Concrete, WA $79,302

Conway, WA $81,384

Coupeville, WA $81,786

Custer, WA $79,007

Darrington, WA $79,337

Deer Harbor, WA $79,428

Deming, WA $79,158

Eastsound, WA $79,119

Everson, WA $79,022

Ferndale, WA $79,044

Freeland, WA $82,824

Friday Harbor, WA $79,575

Gold Bar, WA $81,875

Granite Falls, WA $82,233

Greenbank, WA $82,565

Hamilton, WA $79,982

Index, WA $80,649

La Conner, WA $80,332

Lake Stevens, WA $83,503

North Lakewood, WA $82,963

Langley, WA $83,082

Lopez Island, WA $79,748

Lummi Island, WA $79,088

Lyman, WA $79,953

Lynden, WA $79,010

Maple Falls, WA $78,982

Marblemount, WA $79,147

Marysville, WA $83,518

Monroe, WA $82,830

Mount Vernon, WA $80,477

Mukilteo, WA $83,479

Nooksack, WA $79,011

Oak Harbor, WA $80,880

Olga, WA $79,224

Orcas, WA $79,366

Point Roberts, WA $78,749

Camano Island, WA $82,181

Rockport, WA $78,086

Sedro Woolley, WA $79,749

Shaw Island, WA $79,502

Silvana, WA $82,824

Skykomish, WA $80,261

Snohomish, WA $83,220

Stanwood, WA $82,516

Startup, WA $82,335

Sultan, WA $82,398

Sumas, WA $78,984

Waldron, WA $79,119

Anderson Island, WA $82,300

Ashford, WA $80,757

Beaver, WA $78,546

Bremerton, WA $83,140

Silverdale, WA $83,001

Brinnon, WA $82,114

Buckley, WA $82,401

Burley, WA $82,858

Carbonado, WA $81,686

Carlsborg, WA $80,231

Chimacum, WA $82,091

Clallam Bay, WA $78,558

Dupont, WA $82,147

Eatonville, WA $81,471

Gig Harbor, WA $82,584

Elbe, WA $81,003

Forks, WA $78,687

Fox Island, WA $82,804

Glenoma, WA $79,840

Graham, WA $82,376

Port Hadlock, WA $82,067

Hansville, WA $82,828

Indianola, WA $83,946

Joyce, WA $78,858

Kapowsin, WA $82,082

Keyport, WA $83,276

Kingston, WA $83,442

La Grande, WA $81,357

Lakebay, WA $82,383

La Push, WA $78,836

Longbranch, WA $82,037

Sumner, WA $82,759

Manchester, WA $83,810

Milton, WA $82,886

Mineral, WA $80,180

Morton, WA $79,935

Neah Bay, WA $78,647

Nordland, WA $82,255

Olalla, WA $82,955

Orting, WA $82,271

Packwood, WA $78,404

Port Angeles, WA $80,229

Port Gamble, WA $83,103

Port Ludlow, WA $82,636

Port Orchard, WA $83,191

Port Townsend, WA $81,744

Poulsbo, WA $83,306

Puyallup, WA $82,883

Quilcene, WA $82,291

Randle, WA $79,059

Retsil, WA $83,154

Seabeck, WA $82,801

Sekiu, WA $78,559

Sequim, WA $80,839

South Colby, WA $83,442

South Prairie, WA $82,416

Southworth, WA $83,786

Spanaway, WA $82,567

Steilacoom, WA $82,563

Bonney Lake, WA $82,650

Suquamish, WA $83,682

Tracyton, WA $83,175

Vaughn, WA $82,376

Wauna, WA $82,734

Wilkeson, WA $82,133

Longmire, WA $79,892

Paradise Inn, WA $79,828

Tacoma, WA $82,864

Camp Murray, WA $82,640

Mcchord Afb, WA $82,858

Lakewood, WA $82,850

University Place, WA $82,863

Olympia, WA $81,232

Lacey, WA $81,417

Tumwater, WA $81,265

Aberdeen, WA $79,941

Adna, WA $80,226

Allyn, WA $82,285

Amanda Park, WA $79,050

Bay Center, WA $79,125

Belfair, WA $82,451

Bucoda, WA $81,238

Centralia, WA $81,111

Chehalis, WA $80,726

Cinebar, WA $80,605

Copalis Beach, WA $79,218

Copalis Crossing, WA $79,080

Cosmopolis, WA $80,388

Curtis, WA $79,634

Doty, WA $80,452

East Olympia, WA $81,376

Elma, WA $81,162

Ethel, WA $79,997

Galvin, WA $81,064

Grapeview, WA $81,949

Grayland, WA $79,188

Hoodsport, WA $81,692

Hoquiam, WA $79,690

Humptulips, WA $79,359

Lebam, WA $79,565

Lilliwaup, WA $82,097

Littlerock, WA $81,236

Mccleary, WA $81,254

Mckenna, WA $81,608

Malone, WA $81,152

Matlock, WA $81,188

Menlo, WA $79,608

Moclips, WA $79,089

Montesano, WA $80,859

Mossyrock, WA $79,372

Napavine, WA $80,518

Neilton, WA $79,288

Oakville, WA $81,076

Ocean Shores, WA $79,324

Onalaska, WA $80,615

Pacific Beach, WA $79,094

Pe Ell, WA $79,804

Quinault, WA $79,502

Rainier, WA $81,374

Raymond, WA $79,705

Rochester, WA $81,103

Roy, WA $82,025

Ryderwood, WA $79,263

Salkum, WA $79,944

Satsop, WA $81,005

Shelton, WA $81,509

Silver Creek, WA $79,916

South Bend, WA $79,090

Taholah, WA $78,998

Tahuya, WA $81,963

Tenino, WA $81,297

Tokeland, WA $79,264

Toledo, WA $79,604

Union, WA $81,735

Vader, WA $79,546

Westport, WA $79,353

Winlock, WA $79,907

Yelm, WA $81,330

Amboy, WA $79,640

Appleton, WA $78,130

Ariel, WA $79,430

Battle Ground, WA $79,866

Bingen, WA $78,807

Brush Prairie, WA $79,966

Camas, WA $79,959

Carrolls, WA $79,300

Carson, WA $79,412

Castle Rock, WA $79,367

Cathlamet, WA $79,096

Centerville, WA $77,858

Chinook, WA $78,488

Cougar, WA $79,073

Dallesport, WA $78,022

Glenwood, WA $78,076

Goldendale, WA $77,832

Grays River, WA $79,007

Heisson, WA $79,820

Husum, WA $78,625

Ilwaco, WA $78,534

Kalama, WA $79,335

Kelso, WA $79,476

Klickitat, WA $78,023

La Center, WA $79,799

Long Beach, WA $78,687

Longview, WA $79,429

Lyle, WA $78,061

Nahcotta, WA $78,673

Naselle, WA $78,756

North Bonneville, WA $79,322

Ocean Park, WA $79,099

Oysterville, WA $78,850

Ridgefield, WA $79,885

Rosburg, WA $78,660

Seaview, WA $78,648

Silverlake, WA $79,397

Skamokawa, WA $78,873

Stevenson, WA $79,292

Toutle, WA $79,188

Trout Lake, WA $78,453

Underwood, WA $78,762

Vancouver, WA $80,194

Wahkiacus, WA $77,928

Washougal, WA $79,794

White Salmon, WA $78,541

Wishram, WA $77,838

Woodland, WA $79,611

Yacolt, WA $79,684

Wenatchee, WA $77,881

East Wenatchee, WA $77,778

Ardenvoir, WA $77,858

Brewster, WA $77,626

Bridgeport, WA $77,533

Carlton, WA $77,651

Cashmere, WA $77,861

Chelan, WA $77,729

Chelan Falls, WA $77,769

Conconully, WA $77,585

Dryden, WA $77,979

Entiat, WA $77,761

Ephrata, WA $77,475

George, WA $77,889

Leavenworth, WA $78,357

Loomis, WA $77,587

Malaga, WA $77,894

Malott, WA $77,612

Mansfield, WA $77,282

Manson, WA $77,748

Marlin, WA $77,126

Mazama, WA $77,667

Methow, WA $77,566

Monitor, WA $77,841

Moses Lake, WA $77,498

Okanogan, WA $77,534

Omak, WA $77,605

Orondo, WA $77,651

Oroville, WA $77,700

Palisades, WA $77,419

Pateros, WA $77,596

Peshastin, WA $77,809

Quincy, WA $77,753

Riverside, WA $77,587

Rock Island, WA $77,613

Soap Lake, WA $77,359

Stehekin, WA $77,687

Stratford, WA $77,165

Tonasket, WA $77,629

Twisp, WA $77,703

Warden, WA $77,792

Waterville, WA $77,437

Wauconda, WA $77,538

Wilson Creek, WA $77,088

Winthrop, WA $77,728

Yakima, WA $77,042

Brownstown, WA $77,042

Buena, WA $77,270

Cle Elum, WA $78,326

Cowiche, WA $77,042

Easton, WA $79,568

Ellensburg, WA $77,121

Naches, WA $78,293

Grandview, WA $79,106

Granger, WA $78,212

Harrah, WA $77,042

Kittitas, WA $77,109

Mabton, WA $78,315

Moxee, WA $77,290

Outlook, WA $78,208

Parker, WA $77,065

Ronald, WA $78,740

Roslyn, WA $78,646

Selah, WA $77,042

South Cle Elum, WA $78,682

Sunnyside, WA $79,440

Thorp, WA $77,380

Tieton, WA $77,042

Toppenish, WA $78,031

Vantage, WA $77,851

Wapato, WA $77,098

White Swan, WA $77,233

Zillah, WA $77,383

Airway Heights, WA $78,114

Chattaroy, WA $78,017

Cheney, WA $78,009

Colbert, WA $78,080

Deer Park, WA $78,000

Edwall, WA $77,909

Elk, WA $77,853

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $78,103

Fairfield, WA $77,931

Ford, WA $77,945

Four Lakes, WA $78,104

Greenacres, WA $78,055

Lamont, WA $77,755

Latah, WA $77,810

Liberty Lake, WA $78,015

Marshall, WA $78,114

Mead, WA $78,023

Medical Lake, WA $78,067

Mica, WA $78,057

Newman Lake, WA $77,971

Nine Mile Falls, WA $78,073

Otis Orchards, WA $78,046

Reardan, WA $78,004

Rockford, WA $77,991

Spangle, WA $78,023

Sprague, WA $77,769

Tekoa, WA $77,694

Tumtum, WA $77,975

Valleyford, WA $78,083

Veradale, WA $78,100

Waverly, WA $77,904

Wellpinit, WA $77,851

Addy, WA $77,742

Albion, WA $77,642

Almira, WA $77,150

Belmont, WA $77,567

Benge, WA $77,517

Boyds, WA $77,553

Chewelah, WA $77,807

Clayton, WA $77,949

Colfax, WA $77,632

Colton, WA $77,124

Colville, WA $77,645

Coulee City, WA $77,205

Coulee Dam, WA $77,434

Creston, WA $77,441

Curlew, WA $77,590

Cusick, WA $77,324

Danville, WA $77,569

Davenport, WA $77,754

Electric City, WA $77,412

Elmer City, WA $77,615

Endicott, WA $77,675

Evans, WA $77,651

Farmington, WA $77,464

Fruitland, WA $77,727

Garfield, WA $77,530

Gifford, WA $77,665

Grand Coulee, WA $77,364

Harrington, WA $77,676

Hartline, WA $77,094

Hay, WA $77,436

Hunters, WA $77,678

Inchelium, WA $77,492

Ione, WA $77,101

Keller, WA $77,343

Kettle Falls, WA $77,604

Lacrosse, WA $77,517

Lamona, WA $77,417

Laurier, WA $77,548

Lincoln, WA $77,670

Loon Lake, WA $77,882

Malden, WA $77,887

Malo, WA $77,638

Marcus, WA $77,887

Metaline, WA $77,444

Metaline Falls, WA $76,996

Mohler, WA $77,615

Nespelem, WA $77,440

Newport, WA $77,565

Northport, WA $77,655

Oakesdale, WA $77,722

Odessa, WA $77,262

Orient, WA $77,529

Palouse, WA $77,402

Pullman, WA $77,357

Republic, WA $77,555

Rice, WA $77,630

Ritzville, WA $77,583

Rosalia, WA $77,910

Saint John, WA $77,745

Springdale, WA $77,849

Steptoe, WA $78,107

Thornton, WA $77,761

Uniontown, WA $77,049

Usk, WA $77,488

Valley, WA $77,815

Wilbur, WA $77,385

Spokane, WA $78,114

Pasco, WA $80,474

Benton City, WA $80,462

Beverly, WA $78,092

Bickleton, WA $77,882

Burbank, WA $80,759

College Place, WA $79,111

Connell, WA $78,864

Dayton, WA $77,561

Dixie, WA $78,293

Eltopia, WA $80,030

Hooper, WA $77,349

Kahlotus, WA $77,999

Kennewick, WA $81,232

Lind, WA $77,592

Mesa, WA $79,800

Othello, WA $78,482

Paterson, WA $79,534

Plymouth, WA $80,829

Pomeroy, WA $77,553

Prescott, WA $78,747

Mattawa, WA $78,677

Prosser, WA $79,676

Richland, WA $80,757

West Richland, WA $80,758

Roosevelt, WA $77,502

Royal City, WA $78,012

Starbuck, WA $77,779

Touchet, WA $79,941

Waitsburg, WA $78,063

Walla Walla, WA $78,765

Wallula, WA $80,564

Washtucna, WA $77,462

Anatone, WA $76,911

Asotin, WA $77,142

Clarkston, WA $77,321

Paving Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Paving Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Paving Operator positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Paving Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Paving Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$99,685	$48.0	20%
Biotechnology	$99,685	$48.0	20%
Chemicals	$99,685	$48.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$99,685	$48.0	20%
Financial Services	$99,685	$48.0	20%

Paving Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Paving Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$74,414

Average $83,071/year

$95,326

$6,201

Average $6,923/month

$7,944

$1,431

Average $1,598/week

$1,833

$36

Average $40/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,326	$7,944	$1,833	$46
Average	$83,071	$6,923	$1,598	$40
25th Percentile	$74,414	$6,201	$1,431	$36

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