SOC 47-4051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Highway Maintenance Workers — Wausau
Wausau, WI · 10 metro areas compared
At $52,820, median pay for Highway Maintenance Workers in Wausau, WI tracks the national median of $50,260 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $52,820, median pay for Highway Maintenance Workers in Wausau, WI tracks the national median of $50,260 closely. Pay ranges from under $46,680 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,400 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,570 to $60,460.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.8 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Fond du Lac records the highest median at $64,940. Of the 268 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 145th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,680 | −7.1% |
| 25th | $51,570 | +2.6% |
| Median (50th) | $52,820 | +5.1% |
| 75th | $60,460 | +20.3% |
| 90th | $62,400 | +24.2% |
| Mean | $54,920 | +9.3% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wausau run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $52,820 goes as far as $56,132 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,132US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,820 a year, 5.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,680 to $62,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 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 Wausau, WI?
The median annual wage is $52,820, or $25.40 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 Wausau, WI is 5.1% 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 Wausau, WI earns more than $62,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,680 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 120 jobs in this occupation in Wausau, 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.
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