Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $39,660 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.07
10th percentile $33,380
90th percentile $52,410
Employed locally 40
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,380
    25th
    $35,920
    50th (median)
    $39,660
    75th
    $52,410
    90th
    $52,410

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 37% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $57,920
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $56,510
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $54,390
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $52,170
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $49,920
    Michigan $49,600

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,490
    Electricians$58,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66,230
    Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$50,380
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$42,440
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$52,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Athens, GA is $19.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Athens, GA is 19.2% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,380 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,920.