SOC 47-4051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Highway Maintenance Workers — Yuma
Yuma, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Yuma, AZ is $47,420 per year, close to the national median of $50,260 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Yuma, AZ is $47,420 per year, close to the national median of $50,260 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $32,900 at the tenth percentile to more than $51,860 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,960 to $47,520.
Employment stands at 80, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Phoenix leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $51,110. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 143rd of 240 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,900 | −34.5% |
| 25th | $39,960 | −20.5% |
| Median (50th) | $47,420 | −5.7% |
| 75th | $47,520 | −5.5% |
| 90th | $51,860 | +3.2% |
| Mean | $44,980 | −10.5% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $51,110 | 610 | |
| 2 | Flagstaff | $50,850 | 80 | |
| 3 | Lake Havasu City | $50,850 | 120 | |
| 4 | Prescott Valley | $50,850 | 70 | |
| 5 | Sierra Vista | $50,850 | 30 | |
| 6 | Tucson | $48,830 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Yuma sit close to the national average, so $47,420 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$47,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,090US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,420 a year, 5.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,900 to $51,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $51,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Yuma, AZ?
The median annual wage is $47,420, or $22.80 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 Yuma, AZ is 5.7% lower. 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 Yuma, AZ earns more than $51,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,900 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 Phoenix, at $51,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Yuma, AZ. 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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