Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $60,210 +22.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.95
10th percentile $45,300
90th percentile $73,270
Employed locally 1,200
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,300
    25th
    $50,610
    50th (median)
    $60,210
    75th
    $67,710
    90th
    $73,270

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 46% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $68,810
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,880
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,200
    Yakima, WA $60,910
    Mankato, MN $60,900

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$99,430
    Carpenters$73,800
    Electricians$83,450
    Construction Laborers$63,140
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$83,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$73,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Boston, MA-NH is $28.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Boston, MA-NH is 22.7% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,300 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,610.