Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for highway maintenance workers in the United States was $50,260 ($24.16 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,230 | $17.42 |
| 25th | $43,500 | $20.91 |
| Median | $50,260 | $24.16 |
| 75th | $61,040 | $29.35 |
| 90th | $71,970 | $34.60 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-4051
- Total U.S. employment: 154,960
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $36,230, median pay is $50,260, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $71,970.
Across the United States, 154,960 highway maintenance workers are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
Highway Maintenance Workers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,430 | $18.00 | -25.5% | 2,730 |
| Alaska | $54,090 | $26.01 | +7.6% | 50 |
| Arizona | $50,850 | $24.45 | +1.2% | 1,410 |
| Arkansas | $35,740 | $17.19 | -28.9% | 860 |
| California | $59,580 | $28.64 | +18.5% | 8,150 |
| Colorado | $52,350 | $25.17 | +4.2% | 1,990 |
| Connecticut | $64,870 | $31.19 | +29.1% | 2,130 |
| Delaware | $45,450 | $21.85 | -9.6% | 90 |
| Florida | $42,210 | $20.29 | -16.0% | 2,530 |
| Georgia | $37,560 | $18.06 | -25.3% | 1,980 |
| Idaho | $52,050 | $25.02 | +3.6% | 1,340 |
| Illinois | $61,700 | $29.66 | +22.8% | 10,790 |
| Indiana | $48,480 | $23.31 | -3.5% | 4,380 |
| Iowa | $58,490 | $28.12 | +16.4% | 4,000 |
| Kansas | $46,050 | $22.14 | -8.4% | 1,960 |
| Kentucky | $40,400 | $19.42 | -19.6% | 3,030 |
| Louisiana | $44,790 | $21.53 | -10.9% | 1,050 |
| Maine | $49,030 | $23.57 | -2.4% | 1,620 |
| Maryland | $49,030 | $23.57 | -2.4% | 620 |
| Massachusetts | $61,500 | $29.57 | +22.4% | 2,000 |
| Michigan | $53,750 | $25.84 | +6.9% | 5,230 |
| Minnesota | $63,150 | $30.36 | +25.6% | 4,610 |
| Mississippi | $35,120 | $16.89 | -30.1% | 4,160 |
| Missouri | $47,470 | $22.82 | -5.6% | 5,470 |
| Montana | $60,960 | $29.31 | +21.3% | 1,140 |
| Nebraska | $48,650 | $23.39 | -3.2% | 2,580 |
| Nevada | $49,320 | $23.71 | -1.9% | 990 |
| New Hampshire | $51,050 | $24.54 | +1.6% | 1,230 |
| New Jersey | $51,720 | $24.87 | +2.9% | 4,850 |
| New Mexico | $47,740 | $22.95 | -5.0% | 1,470 |
| New York | $55,210 | $26.54 | +9.8% | 13,820 |
| North Carolina | $47,880 | $23.02 | -4.7% | 3,750 |
| North Dakota | $60,630 | $29.15 | +20.6% | 1,240 |
| Ohio | $48,880 | $23.50 | -2.7% | 6,070 |
| Oklahoma | $38,840 | $18.67 | -22.7% | 3,180 |
| Oregon | $65,330 | $31.41 | +30.0% | 1,650 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,690 | $22.93 | -5.1% | 11,140 |
| Rhode Island | $57,950 | $27.86 | +15.3% | 620 |
| South Carolina | $48,130 | $23.14 | -4.2% | 2,290 |
| South Dakota | $48,610 | $23.37 | -3.3% | 1,800 |
| Tennessee | $46,070 | $22.15 | -8.3% | 2,280 |
| Texas | $45,540 | $21.90 | -9.4% | 6,630 |
| Utah | $55,970 | $26.91 | +11.4% | 1,240 |
| Vermont | $58,460 | $28.11 | +16.3% | 1,170 |
| Virginia | $50,800 | $24.42 | +1.1% | 3,400 |
| Washington | $65,300 | $31.39 | +29.9% | 2,590 |
| West Virginia | $45,260 | $21.76 | -9.9% | 730 |
| Wisconsin | $58,000 | $27.88 | +15.4% | 6,000 |
| Wyoming | $48,190 | $23.17 | -4.1% | 820 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for highway maintenance workers?
The median annual wage for highway maintenance workers is $50,260 ($24.16 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many highway maintenance workers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 154,960 highway maintenance workers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do highway maintenance workers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.16. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.