Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Central Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $35,740 -27.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.18
10th percentile $29,560
90th percentile $44,500
Employed locally 390
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,560
    25th
    $32,350
    50th (median)
    $35,740
    75th
    $39,600
    90th
    $44,500

    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 Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $42,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,980
    Electricians $51,540
    Carpenters $48,010
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Central Kentucky is $17.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Central Kentucky is 27.2% 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 Kentucky?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,560 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,350.