Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Carson City, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Carson City, NV

Median annual salary $62,890 +28.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.24
10th percentile $49,320
90th percentile $74,410
Employed locally 40
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,320
    25th
    $51,400
    50th (median)
    $62,890
    75th
    $74,410
    90th
    $74,410

    Carson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,809 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 88% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 12% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $56,470
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $45,180
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $44,930
    Reno, NV $42,670
    Greenville, NC $41,410
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $41,030

    Related occupations in Carson City, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $76,950
    Construction Laborers $48,820
    Carpenters $62,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,860
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Carson City?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Carson City, NV is $30.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.78 or more per hour.

    Is Carson City above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Carson City, NV is 28.2% 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 Carson City?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,320 per year in Carson City, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,400.