Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $43,760 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.04
10th percentile $31,770
90th percentile $53,290
Employed locally 250
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,770
    25th
    $37,010
    50th (median)
    $43,760
    75th
    $49,210
    90th
    $53,290

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 64% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 36% 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
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $64,890
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,700
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $62,540
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $62,280
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $61,970
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $61,780

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,800
    Electricians $57,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,840
    Carpenters $53,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,720
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Albuquerque, NM is $21.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 10.8% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,770 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,010.