Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $56,470 +15.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.15
10th percentile $49,860
90th percentile $63,440
Employed locally 470
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,860
    25th
    $50,810
    50th (median)
    $56,470
    75th
    $59,520
    90th
    $63,440

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 45% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $68,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Connecticut $63,770
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $63,550
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,700
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $62,280

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,160
    Electricians $63,010
    Construction Laborers $48,110
    Carpenters $61,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Denver, CO is $27.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Denver, CO is 15.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,860 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,810.