Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,460 +23.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.07
10th percentile $45,670
90th percentile $63,470
Employed locally 320
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,670
    25th
    $53,290
    50th (median)
    $60,460
    75th
    $62,280
    90th
    $63,470

    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-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,030
    Construction Laborers $51,170
    Electricians $71,790
    Carpenters $58,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $91,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in East-Central Montana is $29.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.81 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in East-Central Montana is 23.2% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,670 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,290.