Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $49,900 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.99
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $72,970
Employed locally 290
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $43,400
    50th (median)
    $49,900
    75th
    $60,360
    90th
    $72,970

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 30% 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
    Johnson City, TN $56,220
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $52,620
    Toledo, OH $52,160
    Cleveland, OH $50,490
    Lima, OH $49,680
    Canton-Massillon, OH $49,160

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,310
    Electricians $74,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,890
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,710
    Carpenters $55,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Akron, OH is $23.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Akron, OH is 1.7% above 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 Akron?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,400.