Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Arecibo, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arecibo, PR

Median annual salary $20,640 -57.9% vs national
Median hourly $9.92
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $20,800
Employed locally 90
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,760
    50th (median)
    $20,640
    75th
    $20,800
    90th
    $20,800

    Arecibo economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $24,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 84% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 16% 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
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $59,870
    Springfield, IL $58,740
    Colorado Springs, CO $56,470
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $54,390
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $51,840
    Springfield, MA $50,960

    Related occupations in Arecibo, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$22,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$32,460
    Carpenters$26,510
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$24,320
    Electricians$34,780
    Helpers--Carpenters$22,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Arecibo, PR is $9.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Arecibo, PR is 57.9% 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 Arecibo?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Arecibo, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,760.