As of October 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Asphalt Plant Operator in the United States is $19. While Salary.com is seeing that Asphalt Plant Operator salary in the US can go up to $23 or down to $16, but most earn between $18 and $21. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Asphalt Plant Operator in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary | $16 | US | October 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary | $18 | US | October 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary | $19 | US | October 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary | $21 | US | October 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary | $23 | US | October 01, 2026 |
Equipment operator (abbreviated as EO) is a United States Navy occupational rating. Equipment operators perform tasks involving deployment and operation of automotive, materials handling, weight lifting and construction equipment; direct and coordinate efforts of individuals and crews in execution of construction, earth‑moving, roadbuilding, quarrying, asphalt batching and paving, concrete batch plant operations, concrete paving and transit mixer operation assignments; maintain records and reports on mobile and stationary equipment and organize and supervise automotive and construction equip...
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See user submitted job responsibilities for Asphalt Plant Operator.
0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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Core compensation
Includes base and short-term incentives
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