Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $50,180 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.13
10th percentile $44,100
90th percentile $72,060
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,100
    25th
    $48,940
    50th (median)
    $50,180
    75th
    $59,000
    90th
    $72,060

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 26% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Salinas, CA $67,760
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $67,000
    Napa, CA $65,160

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,470
    Construction Laborers $58,820
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $62,100
    Electricians $75,310
    Carpenters $66,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Bakersfield, CA is $24.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.3% above 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,100 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,940.