Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $58,640 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.19
10th percentile $37,740
90th percentile $83,990
Employed locally 270
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,740
    25th
    $48,030
    50th (median)
    $58,640
    75th
    $79,960
    90th
    $83,990

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 91% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 9% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,760
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $64,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,200

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $55,740
    Electricians $91,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $92,470
    Carpenters $65,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $87,670
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $79,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Champaign, IL is $28.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.46 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Champaign, IL is 19.5% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,740 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,030.