As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Asphalt Plant Operator in Rhode Island is $41,903, equivalent to $20 per hour, $806 weekly, or $3,492 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 Rhode Island vary widely, spanning from $34,973 to $49,772. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,276) and 75th percentile ($46,022), while top earners (90th percentile) make $49,772 per year. This $7,746 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, Rhode Island Asphalt Plant Operator often earn 3.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 63 companies. However, Rhode Island currently ranks 10 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 $34,973 RI October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $38,276 RI October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $41,903 RI October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $46,022 RI October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $49,772 RI October 01, 2026
25% $38,276 10% $34,973 90% $49,772 75% $46,022 $41,903 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Asphalt Plant Operator jobs in Rhode Island

Yard Person/Plant Operator (Quarry)

Peckham Industries - Coventry, RI

Search More Asphalt Plant Operator Jobs in Rhode Island

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...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/18/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

See user submitted job responsibilities for Asphalt Plant Operator.

Select a city to view specific salary and bonus information for Asphalt Plant Operator

Loading results...
Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coventry, RI Avg. Salary $49,171 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Cumberland, RI Avg. Salary $49,270 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location East Providence, RI Avg. Salary $48,960 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Narragansett, RI Avg. Salary $49,381 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Tiverton, RI Avg. Salary $49,549 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Westerly, RI Avg. Salary $49,510 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Woonsocket, RI Avg. Salary $49,423 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, RI Avg. Salary $49,592 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Albion, RI Avg. Salary $49,173 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Ashaway, RI Avg. Salary $49,498 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Job Openings for Asphalt Plant Operator in Rhode Island

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Asphalt Plant Operator

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Chemical Plant Operator II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

Recently searched related titles: Race Coordinator, Meter Service Representative

Jobs with a similar salary range to Asphalt Plant Operator : Chemical Loader, Caddy, Coal Mine Worker