Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in East Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $33,580 -31.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.15
10th percentile $28,180
90th percentile $40,470
Employed locally 290
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,180
    25th
    $29,920
    50th (median)
    $33,580
    75th
    $36,570
    90th
    $40,470

    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 Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,090
    Construction Laborers $38,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,400
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators $56,120
    Electricians $70,720
    Carpenters $45,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in East Kentucky is $16.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in East Kentucky is 31.6% 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 Kentucky?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,180 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,920.