Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $49,400 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.75
10th percentile $36,910
90th percentile $55,060
Employed locally 100
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,910
    25th
    $47,400
    50th (median)
    $49,400
    75th
    $52,550
    90th
    $55,060

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 24% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $61,820
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,840
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $53,230

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,600
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,700
    Carpenters $46,450
    Electricians $58,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Blacksburg, VA is $23.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Blacksburg, VA is 0.7% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,910 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,400.