Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,700 +27.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.15
10th percentile $52,770
90th percentile $73,310
Employed locally 250
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,770
    25th
    $58,240
    50th (median)
    $62,700
    75th
    $66,000
    90th
    $73,310

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$51,730
    Electricians$76,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,720
    Carpenters$64,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$72,850
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Connecticut is $30.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Connecticut is 27.8% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $52,770 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,240.