Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Central Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $32,670 -33.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.71
10th percentile $20,450
90th percentile $40,140
Employed locally 170
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,450
    25th
    $25,130
    50th (median)
    $32,670
    75th
    $37,320
    90th
    $40,140

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$35,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,770
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$45,340
    Electricians$54,870
    Carpenters$43,990
    Extraction Workers, All Other$38,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Central Louisiana is $15.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Central Louisiana is 33.4% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,450 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,130.