Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Central Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $44,730 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $31,720
90th percentile $58,350
Employed locally 840
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,720
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $44,730
    75th
    $49,160
    90th
    $58,350

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,000
    Carpenters $49,090
    Electricians $58,720
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Central Pennsylvania is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Central Pennsylvania is 8.8% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,720 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.