SOC 47-4051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Highway Maintenance Workers — Sheboygan
Sheboygan, WI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Sheboygan, WI is $59,590 per year, 18.6% above the national median of $50,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Sheboygan, WI is $59,590 per year, 18.6% above the national median of $50,260. Pay ranges from under $48,580 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,670 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,430 to $59,590.
Employment stands at 150, or 2.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Fond du Lac leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,940. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 122nd of 244 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,580 | −3.3% |
| 25th | $52,430 | +4.3% |
| Median (50th) | $59,590 | +18.6% |
| 75th | $59,590 | +18.6% |
| 90th | $61,670 | +22.7% |
| Mean | $55,970 | +11.4% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fond du Lac | $64,940 | 100 | |
| 2 | Racine | $64,500 | 110 | |
| 3 | Kenosha | $63,710 | 100 | |
| 4 | Madison | $63,530 | 670 | |
| 5 | Green Bay | $61,710 | 340 | |
| 6 | Appleton | $60,840 | 180 | |
| 7 | Milwaukee | $60,660 | 620 | |
| 8 | Oshkosh | $60,160 | 170 | |
| 9 | La Crosse | $59,320 | 140 | |
| 10 | Janesville | $58,280 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sheboygan run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $59,590 goes as far as $63,326 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,326US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,590 a year, 18.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,580 to $61,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fond du Lac, at $64,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Sheboygan, WI?
The median annual wage is $59,590, or $28.65 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,260, so pay in Sheboygan, WI is 18.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Sheboygan, WI earns more than $61,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,580 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fond du Lac, at $64,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Sheboygan, WI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
Explore related data