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Segmental Pavers

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

Median salary (BLS)

$49,910

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$37k – $79k

Job outlook

+4% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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How to qualify

EstimateLicense required

Cost to qualify

$100–$2,600

Time to qualify

3.1 yr

Renewal

$50/yr

  1. 1

    Registered apprenticeship (paid)

    Experience

    Earn-while-you-learn training — apprentices are paid during the program; fees are tools/books, not tuition.

    $0–$2,000 · 36 months · varies by state source

  2. 2

    Journeyman exam & state/local license

    License

    Most states and municipalities test and license journeyman-level trades workers.

    $100–$600 · 1 months · varies by state · renews every 2 yr source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Segmental Pavers" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Segmental Pavers

    Entry / Junior

    $36,510

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Segmental Pavers

    Established

    $49,910

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Segmental Pavers

    Senior

    $64,305

Key skills

A typical 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.

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