Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,320 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.27
10th percentile $35,200
90th percentile $56,060
Employed locally 480
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,200
    25th
    $40,210
    50th (median)
    $46,320
    75th
    $50,650
    90th
    $56,060

    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 New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,360
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $45,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,100
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $57,390
    Electricians $56,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Eastern New Mexico is $22.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.58 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Eastern New Mexico is 5.6% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,200 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,210.