Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $39,090 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.79
10th percentile $34,350
90th percentile $50,070
Employed locally 740
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,350
    25th
    $36,310
    50th (median)
    $39,090
    75th
    $45,700
    90th
    $50,070

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 55% 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 Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,020
    Electricians $60,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,240
    Carpenters $51,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Atlanta, GA is $18.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Atlanta, GA is 20.3% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,350 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,310.