How much does an Asphalt Plant Operator make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Asphalt Plant Operator in California is $43,091. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,186 to $47,593, with most professionals earning between $35,631 and $51,693.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Asphalt Plant Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $35,631 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $39,186 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $43,091 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $47,593 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $51,693 CA April 01, 2025
25% $39,186 10% $35,631 90% $51,693 75% $47,593 $43,091 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Asphalt Plant Operator ?

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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $47,947 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $48,935 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $50,368 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $47,910 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $46,798 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $49,709 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $48,011 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $45,581 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $55,887 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $55,759 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Asphalt Plant Operator

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Chemical Plant Operator II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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