Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $57,990 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.88
10th percentile $50,990
90th percentile $67,000
Employed locally 120
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,990
    25th
    $57,720
    50th (median)
    $57,990
    75th
    $61,760
    90th
    $67,000

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $64,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Bend, OR $62,890
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,200
    Fargo, ND-MN $60,900
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $60,330

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,500
    Carpenters$55,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,700
    Electricians$58,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Bismarck, ND is $27.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Bismarck, ND is 18.2% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,990 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,720.