Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $50,490 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.27
10th percentile $38,340
90th percentile $68,120
Employed locally 1,150
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,340
    25th
    $43,510
    50th (median)
    $50,490
    75th
    $61,930
    90th
    $68,120

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 26% 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
    Johnson City, TN $56,220
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $52,620
    Toledo, OH $52,160
    Akron, OH $49,900
    Lima, OH $49,680
    Canton-Massillon, OH $49,160

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,470
    Electricians $65,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,090
    Carpenters $59,610
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $66,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Cleveland, OH is $24.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Cleveland, OH is 2.9% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,340 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,510.