Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,620 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.34
10th percentile $38,020
90th percentile $58,780
Employed locally 460
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,020
    25th
    $43,690
    50th (median)
    $50,620
    75th
    $56,460
    90th
    $58,780

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,890
    Construction Laborers $44,890
    Electricians $62,230
    Carpenters $53,840
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $24.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.11 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 3.2% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,020 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,690.