Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $43,050 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.70
10th percentile $34,130
90th percentile $67,340
Employed locally 100
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,130
    25th
    $35,060
    50th (median)
    $43,050
    75th
    $51,970
    90th
    $67,340

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,840
    Sherman-Denison, TX $45,930
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,470
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,830
    Amarillo, TX $44,370
    Victoria, TX $42,690

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,940
    Electricians $47,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,210
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,260
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $39,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Abilene, TX is $20.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.90 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Abilene, TX is 12.3% below the national median of $49,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Highway Maintenance Workers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,130 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,060.