Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $47,450 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.81
10th percentile $33,940
90th percentile $57,090
Employed locally 130
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,940
    25th
    $41,270
    50th (median)
    $47,450
    75th
    $52,770
    90th
    $57,090

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 31% 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
    Anchorage, AK $65,110
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,970
    Grand Junction, CO $56,460
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $54,390
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $53,230

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,160
    Electricians $50,760
    Carpenters $47,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Asheville, NC is $22.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Asheville, NC is 3.3% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,940 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,270.