Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $34,920 -28.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.79
10th percentile $27,570
90th percentile $48,510
Employed locally 60
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,570
    25th
    $28,180
    50th (median)
    $34,920
    75th
    $45,950
    90th
    $48,510

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 62% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 38% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060
    Salinas, CA $67,760
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $64,890

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $32,700
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $40,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,250
    Electricians $46,960
    Carpenters $39,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Dothan, AL is $16.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Dothan, AL is 28.8% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,570 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,180.