Paving salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A paving earns a median of $53,340 a year ($25.64 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $59,000. About 41,820 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $53,340
- Gross pay
- $2,051.54
- Federal income tax
- −$162.34
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$127.20
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$29.75
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,732.26
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $53,340
- Federal
- $4,221
- FICA
- $4,081
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $45,039
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 47-2071). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paving make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $25.64; the average is $28.37.
What is the salary range for a paving?
The bottom 10% earn under $38,230 and the top 10% earn over $92,230 a year.
How much is $53,340 after taxes?
About $45,039 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $43,105 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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