Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $36,980 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.78
10th percentile $32,000
90th percentile $56,220
Employed locally 250
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,000
    25th
    $34,640
    50th (median)
    $36,980
    75th
    $47,790
    90th
    $56,220

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$61,040
    Electricians$56,570
    Carpenters$46,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in East Tennessee is $17.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in East Tennessee is 24.6% 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 Tennessee?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,000 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,640.