Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,150 -8% vs national
Median hourly $21.71
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $53,560
Employed locally 340
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $42,170
    50th (median)
    $45,150
    75th
    $50,740
    90th
    $53,560

    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

    Related occupations in Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,480
    Electricians $62,850
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,380
    Carpenters $51,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Central Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Central Indiana is $21.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.40 or more per hour.

    Is Central Indiana above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Central Indiana is 8% 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,170.