Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $37,660 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.11
10th percentile $30,210
90th percentile $45,870
Employed locally 90
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,210
    25th
    $33,070
    50th (median)
    $37,660
    75th
    $42,960
    90th
    $45,870

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 40% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $47,700
    Rocky Mount, NC $47,450
    Sandusky, OH $46,790
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $44,280
    Clarksville, TN-KY $42,430
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $41,350

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,870
    Carpenters $51,410
    Electricians $55,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,770
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Bowling Green, KY is $18.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.62 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Bowling Green, KY is 23.3% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,210 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,070.