Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $58,760 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.25
10th percentile $48,700
90th percentile $77,250
Employed locally 100
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,700
    25th
    $55,940
    50th (median)
    $58,760
    75th
    $73,270
    90th
    $77,250

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 32% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $68,810
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,880
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,200
    Yakima, WA $60,910
    Mankato, MN $60,900

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80,110
    Carpenters$63,110
    Construction Laborers$56,680
    Electricians$79,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$64,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$75,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Amherst Town, MA is $28.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.40 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Amherst Town, MA is 19.7% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,700 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,940.