Segmental Pavers

SOC code 47-4091 · O*NET-SOC 47-4091.00 · Little to some preparation needed · Skilled trades

Segmental Pavers pay

U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number

Median pay

$49,910

a year

Hourly

$24.00

per hour

10th$36,510Median$49,91090th$78,700

The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.

Average pay

$55,130

$26.51 per hour

Middle 50%

$42,810 – $62,440

25th to 75th percentile

Full spread

$36,510 – $78,700

10th to 90th percentile

People employed

28,380

nationwide

National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.

These pay and employment figures are for the broader BLS group “Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers”, not this job alone.

10th percentile: $36,510; $17.56/hr
25th percentile: $42,810; $20.58/hr
Median percentile: $49,910; $24.00/hr
75th percentile: $62,440; $30.02/hr
90th percentile: $78,700; $37.84/hr

What does a segmental paver do?

Lay out, cut, and place segmental paving units. Includes installers of bedding and restraining materials for the paving units.

The tasks that matter most day to day

Prepare base for installation by removing unstable or unsuitable materials, compacting and grading the soil, draining or stabilizing weak or saturated soils and taking measures to prevent water penetration and migration of bedding sand.
Supply and place base materials, edge restraints, bedding sand and jointing sand.
Discuss the design with the client.
Set pavers, aligning and spacing them correctly.
Sweep sand into the joints and compact pavement until the joints are full.
Screed sand level to an even thickness, and recheck sand exposed to elements, raking and rescreeding if necessary.
Cut paving stones to size and for edges, using a splitter and a masonry saw.
Compact bedding sand and pavers to finish the paved area, using a plate compactor.

How to become a segmental paver

Most people in this role hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged) — 59% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.

Preparation level: zone 2 — Little to some preparation needed

Education: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Experience: Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Training: Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

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Education reported by people doing this job

High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)59%
Post-Secondary Certificate31%
Less than a High School Diploma7%
Some College Courses3%

Common questions

How much does a segmental paver earn?

The national median is $49,910 a year. The full range runs from $36,510 at the 10th percentile to $78,700 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.

Can you become a segmental paver without a degree?

Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 2, meaning the typical entry route is usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.

Skills and knowledge you need

Core skills

Active Listening3.5/5
Speaking3.5/5
Critical Thinking3.3/5

Knowledge areas

Mechanical3.7/5
Building and Construction3.1/5
Administration and Management3.0/5
Transportation3.0/5
Customer and Personal Service3.0/5
Public Safety and Security2.7/5
Design2.5/5

Transferable strengths: Coordination, Social Perceptiveness, Operation and Control, Judgment and Decision Making, Persuasion, Service Orientation.