SOC 47-4051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Highway Maintenance Workers — Syracuse
Syracuse, NY · 10 metro areas compared
In Syracuse, NY the median wage for Highway Maintenance Workers is $55,210 a year, which is 9.8% higher than the national figure of $50,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Syracuse, NY the median wage for Highway Maintenance Workers is $55,210 a year, which is 9.8% higher than the national figure of $50,260. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $48,280 and $60,660. The lowest tenth earn under $44,410, while the highest tenth earn more than $64,240.
The area has 730 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Elmira records the highest median at $62,440. Of the 518 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 312th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,410 | −11.6% |
| 25th | $48,280 | −3.9% |
| Median (50th) | $55,210 | +9.8% |
| 75th | $60,660 | +20.7% |
| 90th | $64,240 | +27.8% |
| Mean | $54,560 | +8.6% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmira | $62,440 | 80 | |
| 2 | Kingston | $60,460 | 290 | |
| 3 | New York | $60,280 | 6,800 | |
| 4 | Kiryas Joel | $60,100 | 720 | |
| 5 | Rochester | $58,470 | 1,160 | |
| 6 | Ithaca | $56,770 | 100 | |
| 7 | Albany | $55,740 | 1,080 | |
| 8 | Buffalo | $51,210 | 1,260 | |
| 9 | Binghamton | $50,420 | 320 | |
| 10 | Glens Falls | $50,310 | 290 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Syracuse run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $55,210 buys what $51,168 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,168US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,210 a year, 9.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,410 to $64,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 730 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Elmira, at $62,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Syracuse, NY?
The median annual wage is $55,210, or $26.54 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 Syracuse, NY is 9.8% 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 Syracuse, NY earns more than $64,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,410 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 Elmira, at $62,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 730 jobs in this occupation in Syracuse, NY. 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.
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