Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,970 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.77
10th percentile $26,890
90th percentile $45,280
Employed locally 150
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,890
    25th
    $29,740
    50th (median)
    $36,970
    75th
    $44,610
    90th
    $45,280

    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 East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$47,130
    Construction Laborers$37,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$39,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66,220
    Structural Iron and Steel Workers$35,920
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$46,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in East Arkansas is $17.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.65 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in East Arkansas is 24.7% 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 East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,890 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,740.