Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $42,040 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.21
10th percentile $26,000
90th percentile $56,350
Employed locally 110
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,000
    25th
    $29,160
    50th (median)
    $42,040
    75th
    $51,010
    90th
    $56,350

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 28% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,840
    Winchester, VA-WV $48,400
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $46,000
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $44,930
    Wheeling, WV-OH $43,600
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $41,350

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,000
    Construction Laborers $43,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,380
    Electricians $62,650
    Carpenters $48,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Charleston, WV is $20.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Charleston, WV is 14.3% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,000 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,160.