SOC 47-4051 · May 2025 · United States
Highway Maintenance Workers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Highway Maintenance Workers across the United States is $50,260 per year, measured over 154,960 jobs. The highest state median is in Oregon, at $65,330.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Highway Maintenance Workers
Pay for this occupation varies by 86.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Oregon pays $65,330 and Mississippi pays $35,120.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $65,330 | 1,650 | |
| 2 | Washington | $65,300 | 2,590 | |
| 3 | Connecticut | $64,870 | 2,130 | |
| 4 | Minnesota | $63,150 | 4,610 | |
| 5 | Illinois | $61,700 | 10,790 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $61,500 | 2,000 | |
| 7 | Montana | $60,960 | 1,140 | |
| 8 | North Dakota | $60,630 | 1,240 | |
| 9 | California | $59,580 | 8,150 | |
| 10 | Iowa | $58,490 | 4,000 |
States with the most Highway Maintenance Workers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 13,820 | $55,210 | |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 11,140 | $47,690 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 10,790 | $61,700 | |
| 4 | California | 8,150 | $59,580 | |
| 5 | Texas | 6,630 | $45,540 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 6,070 | $48,880 | |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 6,000 | $58,000 | |
| 8 | Missouri | 5,470 | $47,470 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 5,230 | $53,750 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 4,850 | $51,720 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $79,000 | 360 |
| 2 | Vallejo | $76,510 | 100 |
| 3 | Chicago | $76,220 | 4,110 |
| 4 | Seattle | $75,030 | 820 |
| 5 | Kankakee | $73,080 | 100 |
| 6 | Bremerton | $72,910 | 90 |
| 7 | Springfield | $71,320 | 180 |
| 8 | Olympia | $71,140 | 80 |
| 9 | San Luis Obispo | $68,720 | 130 |
| 10 | Albany | $68,600 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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