Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $60,750 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.21
10th percentile $56,120
90th percentile $67,430
Employed locally 50
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,120
    25th
    $56,120
    50th (median)
    $60,750
    75th
    $60,750
    90th
    $67,430

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 31% 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
    Missoula, MT $60,750
    Billings, MT $60,730
    Great Falls, MT $60,720
    Helena, MT $60,640
    Binghamton, NY $49,050
    Sumter, SC $48,950

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,030
    Carpenters $62,250
    Construction Laborers $53,430
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,640
    Electricians $66,760
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Bozeman, MT is $29.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Bozeman, MT is 23.8% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $56,120 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,120.