Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $58,390 +19% vs national
Median hourly $28.07
10th percentile $50,040
90th percentile $70,770
Employed locally 40
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,040
    25th
    $54,420
    50th (median)
    $58,390
    75th
    $64,020
    90th
    $70,770

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 43% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $68,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Connecticut $63,770
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $63,550
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,700
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $62,280

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$59,610
    Construction Laborers$46,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,960
    Electricians$62,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$69,660
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$65,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Boulder, CO is $28.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Boulder, CO is 19% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,040 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,420.