Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in East Georgia

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

Median annual salary $34,780 -29.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.72
10th percentile $26,840
90th percentile $43,530
Employed locally 180
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,840
    25th
    $28,260
    50th (median)
    $34,780
    75th
    $39,750
    90th
    $43,530

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $39,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,080
    Electricians $58,140
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,330
    Carpenters $47,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in East Georgia is $16.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in East Georgia is 29.1% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,840 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,260.