Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,400 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.83
10th percentile $34,660
90th percentile $51,360
Employed locally 340
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,660
    25th
    $40,040
    50th (median)
    $45,400
    75th
    $50,850
    90th
    $51,360

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,740
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators $58,790
    Construction Laborers $41,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,040
    Electricians $81,990
    Carpenters $52,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Arizona is $21.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Arizona is 7.5% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,660 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,040.