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How to become a Segmental Paver

Official title: Segmental Pavers

Also called: Cutter, Paver, Paver Installer, Paver Layer, Paving Stone Installer, Segmental Wall Installer

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

Main tasks

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 one

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent

Pay · Outlook

About 29,500 people work in this job now, and about 30,600 are projected by 2035. (+3.9%)

Questions people ask

Is a Segmental Paver a growing career in the US?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 4% by 2035, from about 29,500 to about 30,600 people (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Do you need a degree to become a Segmental Paver?

Usually not. Only 8% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Sources

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment Projections (2025-35 (released 2026-08-27)), Public domain (BLS), retrieved 2026-10-03

Updated 2026-10-03

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