Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $52,690 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.33
10th percentile $38,420
90th percentile $61,420
Employed locally 80
National median $49,070

Compare Highway Maintenance Workers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Chico, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Highway Maintenance Workers
in
Chico, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,420
    25th
    $45,950
    50th (median)
    $52,690
    75th
    $57,110
    90th
    $61,420

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 23% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Salinas, CA $67,760
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $67,000
    Napa, CA $65,160

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,770
    Carpenters $66,100
    Electricians $72,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $76,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Chico, CA is $25.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Chico, CA is 7.4% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,420 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,950.