Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $44,370 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.33
10th percentile $36,410
90th percentile $51,810
Employed locally 40
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,410
    25th
    $40,000
    50th (median)
    $44,370
    75th
    $44,370
    90th
    $51,810

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 33% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, 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
    Abilene, TX $43,050
    Victoria, TX $42,690

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,150
    Electricians$50,110
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,310
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49,680
    Carpenters$46,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Amarillo, TX is $21.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Amarillo, TX is 9.6% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,410 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,000.