Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Central Oregon

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

Median annual salary $64,890 +32.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.20
10th percentile $52,200
90th percentile $70,320
Employed locally 200
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,200
    25th
    $58,200
    50th (median)
    $64,890
    75th
    $69,690
    90th
    $70,320

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $58,770
    Construction Laborers $47,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,130
    Electricians $74,970
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Central Oregon is $31.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Central Oregon is 32.2% 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $52,200 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,200.