Highway Maintenance Workers Salary (2025)
Based on 154,960 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $36,230 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $43,500 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $50,260 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $61,040 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $71,970 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$36K
25th
$44K
Median
$50K
75th
$61K
90th
$72K
Highest Paying States for Highway Maintenance Workers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $67,870 |
| Connecticut | $66,700 |
| Illinois | $66,410 |
| Oregon | $63,650 |
| California | $63,070 |
| North Dakota | $62,150 |
| Massachusetts | $61,800 |
| Montana | $60,320 |
| Minnesota | $60,280 |
| Alaska | $59,650 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Highway Maintenance Workers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $67,870 per year, while Alaska has an average of $59,650 — a difference of $8,220. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Highway Maintenance Workers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 154,960 workers were employed as Highway Maintenance Workerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $53,080 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-4051