As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Asphalt Plant Operator in New York is $42,966, equivalent to $21 per hour, $826 weekly, or $3,581 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Asphalt Plant Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Asphalt Plant Operator in New York vary widely, spanning from $35,860 to $51,034. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,246) and 75th percentile ($47,189), while top earners (90th percentile) make $51,034 per year. This $7,943 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Written Communication or Chemistry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New York Asphalt Plant Operator often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 63 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 nationwide for Asphalt Plant Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $35,860 NY October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $39,246 NY October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $42,966 NY October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $47,189 NY October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $51,034 NY October 01, 2026
25% $39,246 10% $35,860 90% $51,034 75% $47,189 $42,966 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $51,747 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $47,085 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $46,343 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $53,557 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $52,038 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $47,871 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $51,095 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $49,854 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $47,654 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $46,858 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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    Asphalt Plant Operator

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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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