Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Central Missouri

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

Median annual salary $46,190 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.21
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $53,600
Employed locally 590
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $39,690
    50th (median)
    $46,190
    75th
    $47,260
    90th
    $53,600

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,510
    Carpenters $47,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,220
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,270
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,740
    Electricians $55,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Central Missouri is $22.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Central Missouri is 5.9% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,690.