Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Border Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,740 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.63
10th percentile $26,210
90th percentile $48,960
Employed locally 140
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,210
    25th
    $30,890
    50th (median)
    $38,740
    75th
    $46,630
    90th
    $48,960

    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

    Related occupations in Border Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,680
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $38,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,650
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $47,640
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $50,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Border Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Border Region of Texas is $18.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.12 or more per hour.

    Is Border Region of Texas above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Border Region of Texas is 21.1% 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 Border Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,210 per year in Border Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,890.